Comparing two types of drug-eluting stents for heart procedures

Randomized Comparison of an Ultra-low Strut Thickness Everolimus-eluting Biodegradable Polymer Stent Versus Durable Polymer Everolimus-eluting Stents in Patients Treated with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in an All Comer Population (The SORT OUT XII Trial)

Not applicable Interventional Odense University Hospital · NCT06692140

This study is testing whether a new type of heart stent with a thinner design works better and is safer than a traditional stent for patients with blocked arteries.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment3150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorOdense University Hospital Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Aalborg and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06692140 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an ultra-low strut thickness everolimus-eluting biodegradable polymer stent against traditional durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease. It is a randomized trial that includes patients with coronary artery stenosis to determine which stent type provides better outcomes. The study will assess various clinical endpoints to establish the superiority of one stent over the other in a real-world setting.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who require treatment with drug-eluting coronary stents.

Not a fit: Patients who are under 18 years old, unable to consent, or have a life expectancy of less than one year may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options for patients with coronary artery disease, potentially reducing complications and enhancing recovery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with drug-eluting stents, but this specific comparison of biodegradable versus durable polymer stents is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients aged ≥18 years who are eligible for treatment with one or several drug-eluting coronary stents

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 years
* Not able to consent to study participating (eg. intubated patients)
* Unstable circuit or in cardiogenic shock and therefore not able to understand the information and purpose of the study
* Do not speak Danish
* Already included in the SORT OUT XII study
* Life expectancy \<1 year
* Allergic to study related treatment

Where this trial is running

Aalborg and 2 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 Ischemia, MyocardialCoronary Artery DiseasePercutaneous Coronary InterventionDrug-eluting stentoutcome
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.