Using drug-coated balloons for treating multi-vessel coronary artery disease

Practice Change With Drug-coated Balloon in Patients With multiVessel Coronary Artery Disease

Observational Seoul National University Hospital · NCT06104033

This study tests whether using drug-coated balloons can help people with multi-vessel coronary artery disease feel better compared to the usual treatment with drug-eluting stents.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT06104033 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effectiveness of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) in treating coronary artery lesions in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease, comparing it to the standard use of drug-eluting stents (DES). It is a prospective, multicenter, open-label study that aims to assess how the introduction of DCBs may change clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. The study will evaluate clinical outcomes and the impact of a hybrid treatment strategy that incorporates both DCBs and DES.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 19 or older with multi-vessel coronary artery disease requiring coronary intervention.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or have severe cardiac conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved treatment outcomes for patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using drug-coated balloons for coronary interventions, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 19 or older
2. Multivessel coronary artery disease patients requiring coronary intervention

   * Stenosis of 2 or more major coronary arteries or major coronary artery branches (Vessel size ≥2.5mm) with diameter stenosis ≥50% or fractional flow reserve ≤0.80 requiring repeat revascularization
   * Having stenotic lesions requiring revascularization with a vessel size of 2.5mm to 3.0mm
3. Capable of understanding the risks and benefits of participating in the study and providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Incapable of voluntarily providing informed consent
2. Allergy or contraindication to aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors, or components of drug-eluting stents
3. Cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest patients
4. Patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction (ejection fraction \<30%)
5. Patients for whom coronary artery bypass surgery is prioritized over coronary artery intervention
6. Patients with severe valvular heart disease requiring open heart surgery
7. Pregnant or lactating women

Where this trial is running

Seoul

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 DiseaseMulti Vessel Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery diseaseMultivessel coronary artery diseasePercutaneous coronary interventionDrug-coated balloonDrug-eluting stent
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.