New stent shows promise in Real-World heart patients

NCT ID NCT05677711

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study followed 204 people with coronary artery disease who received the Ultimaster stent, a thin mesh tube coated with a drug that slowly releases to prevent arteries from clogging again. The stent's coating dissolves over 3-4 months. Researchers tracked safety and effectiveness over one year, looking at heart-related deaths, heart attacks, and the need for repeat procedures. The goal was to see how well the stent works in everyday practice.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Ultimaster sirolimus-eluting coronary stent (a mesh tube coated with a drug that prevents artery re-blockage)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that the Ultimaster stent is a safe and effective option for treating blocked heart arteries in a wide range of patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. The stent still carries risks like blood clots or artery re-narrowing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yongin Severance Hospital

    Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 16995, South Korea