Vibrating wire aims to unclog hardened heart arteries

NCT ID NCT06193954

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: VasoStar, LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early study tests a new vibrating guidewire designed to open completely blocked heart arteries (chronic total occlusions) in people with chronic chest pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The wire vibrates at its tip to help cross the blockage during a procedure. Ten participants will be enrolled to see if the wire can safely cross the blockage and improve symptoms like walking distance and chest pain over 6 to 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VasoStar Vibrational Guidewire System (a device that vibrates to help cross blocked arteries)
What this could lead to: If it works, this device could offer a new way to open stubborn heart artery blockages, potentially reducing chest pain and improving walking ability.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device or procedure could cause serious side effects like artery damage or heart attack.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intermediate coronary syndrome myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC ANGINA CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION OF CORONARY ARTERY

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Locations

Emory University
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
Summa Health
RECRUITING

Akron, Ohio, 44034, United States

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