Investigating the safety and performance of bioabsorbable scaffolds for coronary artery disease

Scaffold Implantation in Emilia-Romagna Plus Multi Absorbable Gears Intra Coronary

University Hospital of Ferrara · NCT03327961

This study is testing if bioabsorbable scaffolds can safely help people with coronary artery disease over a year.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1111 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital of Ferrara (other)
Locations17 sites (Agrigento, Agrigento and 16 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03327961 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the clinical performance and long-term safety of bioabsorbable scaffold implantation in patients with coronary artery disease across various cath-labs in the Emilia-Romagna region and the MAGIC network. The study will enroll patients who meet specific criteria, including age and lesion characteristics, and will follow a standardized implantation strategy. Data will be collected to assess outcomes and safety over a one-year follow-up period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 18 years old with coronary artery disease who require scaffold implantation and can commit to a one-year follow-up.

Not a fit: Patients who cannot guarantee compliance with dual antiplatelet therapy or follow-up for at least one year will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer alternative to traditional metallic stents, reducing complications such as thrombosis and restenosis.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in the use of bioabsorbable scaffolds, but this specific approach in a real-world setting is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* subjects \>18 years
* sign of the patients informed consent
* implanation of at least one scaffold

Exclusion Criteria:

* inability to garantuee at least one year follow-up
* inabiliuty to garantuee at least one year compliance to dual antiplatelet regimen

Where this trial is running

Agrigento, Agrigento and 16 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.

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Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.