Comparing two types of drug-eluting stents for coronary artery disease treatment

Randomized, Controlled, Open-label, Double-blind, Multicenter Investigation Plan to Evaluate Early Endothelialization of a Polymer Free Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent System (VIVO ISARTM) Compared With Everolimus-eluting Durable Polymer Stent (XIENCE SkypointTM) in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Not applicable Interventional Fundación EPIC · NCT06214819

This study is testing two different drug-coated stents to see which one helps patients with coronary artery disease heal better after heart procedures.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFundación EPIC Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Barcelona and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06214819 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the early endothelialization of two different drug-eluting stents, VIVO ISARTM and XIENCE SkypointTM, in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. The stents will be implanted in the same patient, allowing for a direct comparison of their performance at one month post-implantation using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). The goal is to determine which stent achieves better strut coverage, which is crucial for long-term success in treating coronary artery disease.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with coronary artery disease requiring stenting for de novo lesions in major coronary arteries.

Not a fit: Patients with complex coronary interventions or those experiencing acute myocardial infarction may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease by identifying a stent that promotes faster healing.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar drug-eluting stent comparisons, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with age ≥ 18 years AND
* Patients who have signed informed consent AND
* Patients with coronary artery disease requiring percutaneous treatment with coronary stents due to de novo lesions in vessels with a diameter of reference from 2.25 mm to 4.0 mm AND
* Patients with at least 2 angiographic lesions in 2 different major coronary arteries. Or in the main branch and in one of its subsidiaries branches , as long as those are not "downstream" of the lesion from the main branch

Exclusion Criteria:

* Express refusal of the patient to participate in the study
* Patients with ST elevation Myocardial Infarction or Cardiogenic Shock
* Patients with high thrombotic content
* Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
* Patients with complex PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention )(defined as):

  * Left main PC
  * Chronic total PC occlusion
  * Bifurcation lesion requiring 2-stent technique .
* Severe calcified lesion (need to use prior complex techniques of calcium modification such as intravascular lithotripsy, rotational/orbital atherectomy, laser.
* Patients with malignant neoplasms or other comorbid conditions with life expectancy \<12 months
* Patients with a target lesion in a bypass graft
* Lesions due to restenosis
* Patients with PCI in the target vessel in the previous 9 months
* Patients with contraindication or difficulty to evaluate in the follow-up with OCT (renal failure, excessive tortuosity or lesions aorto-ostial)

Where this trial is running

Barcelona and 3 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Coronary Artery DiseaseDrug Eluting StentsStrut coverage by optic coherence tomographyEarly endothelization
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.