Ultrathin strut stent for patients on blood thinners

Ultrathin Strut Sirolimus-eluting Stent With Bioabsorbable Polymer in Patients Receiving Chronic Oral Anticoagulation

Observational Fundación EPIC · NCT06863155

This study is testing a new type of stent for patients on blood thinners to see if it can safely reduce the time they need to take additional blood-thinning medication after heart procedures.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFundación EPIC Academic / other
Locations10 sites (Albacete and 9 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06863155 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients who are on chronic oral anticoagulation and require percutaneous coronary revascularization with stent implantation. It evaluates the use of a new generation ultrathin strut sirolimus-eluting stent with a bioabsorbable polymer, which may allow for shorter antiplatelet therapy regimens. The study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of this stent in high-bleeding risk patients, potentially improving their treatment outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are chronically receiving oral anticoagulation and have de novo coronary artery disease requiring stent implantation.

Not a fit: Patients who have been treated with any type of stent other than the SupraFlex Cruz® in the past 6 months may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce bleeding risks and improve recovery for patients requiring stenting while on anticoagulants.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar ultrathin strut stents, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Patients must meet all inclusion criteria:

* Patients with Signed informed consent and
* Patients with \>=18 years old and
* Patients with chronically receiving oral anticoagulation treatment with any type of anticoagulant for any reason and
* Patients with de novo Coronary artery disease requiring both elective or urgent percutaneous revascularization due to stable coronary artery disease or acute coronary syndrome with or without ST-segment elevation, and in which an ultrathin strut Sirolimus-eluting stent with bioabsorbable polymer has been used

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients do not have to meet any exclusion criteria

* Patients treated percutaneously with any type of stent other than the SupraFlex Cruz® in the 6 months prior to the index procedure in which he or she is included.
* Use in the same procedure or in a scheduled procedure of other stents different from the one evaluated for the treatment of another vessel(s).
* Patients treatment for restenosis or stent thrombosis.
* Patients presentation in cardiogenic shock or after cardiorespiratory arrest.
* Patients with allergy to any of the components of the stent to be used.
* Patients with impossibility for follow-up.
* Patients with life expectancy less than 1 year.

Where this trial is running

Albacete and 9 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 DiseaseIschemic Heart DiseaseChronic oral anticoagulationUltrathin-strut stentBiodegradable polymerHigh-bleeding riskPercutaneous Coronary Intervention
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.