Optimizing stent implantation for heart conditions using a new inflation method

Joint Inflation With Nominal-pressure and Stability Approach in Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent Optimization and Outcomes

Not applicable Interventional Zunyi Medical College · NCT06013007

This study is testing a new way to implant heart stents using a special inflation method to see if it helps patients with heart conditions feel better and have fewer complications.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment130 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorZunyi Medical College Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Zunyi, Guizhou)
Trial IDNCT06013007 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a novel approach called Joint Inflation with Nominal-pressure and Stability (JINS) for optimizing drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation in patients with acute coronary syndrome. The JINS method involves using intracoronary imaging guidance to inflate the stent balloon at a nominal pressure for a specified duration, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes while minimizing complications and radiation exposure. The research will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach in routine clinical practice in China.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with acute coronary syndrome who are scheduled for OCT- or IVUS-guided DES implantation in de novo lesions.

Not a fit: Patients with left main lesions, high thrombus burden, or significant comorbidities such as active bleeding or severe renal failure may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing stent implantation.

How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies utilizing intracoronary imaging for stent optimization have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with acute coronary syndrome (UA/NSTEMI/STEMI) plan to undergo OCT- or IVUS-guided DES implantation in de novo lesion.
* Patients provide written informed consent prior to enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Left main, ostial right coronary artery lesion.
* High thrombus burden at the index primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
* Active bleeding or bleeding diathesis, thrombocytopenia (platelet \<100,000/mL), or hemoglobin \<10 g/dL
* Hepatic dysfunction (serum liver enzyme\>3 times the normal limit)
* Renal failure (eGFR \<15 ml/min/1.73m2 or requiring dialysis)
* Life expectancy \< 1 year

Where this trial is running

Zunyi, Guizhou

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 Acute Coronary SyndromeDe Novo StenosisJINSIntracoronary imagingStent optimizationOutcomes
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.