Heart Disease Treatment: Drug-Coated Balloon vs. Drug-Eluting Stents

We are comparing a new balloon treatment with standard stents for patients with heart disease at high risk of bleeding. The goal is to see if the new method is just as effective while requiring less blood-thinning medication.

>2 yearsMonitoring phase (IV)No PlaceboInvestigational MedicinesOralCardiologyInternal Medicine

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Aspirin Cardio
Aspirin Cardio is a low-dose aspirin used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes by reducing blood clots.
Efient
Efient is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with certain heart problems.
Plavix
Plavix is a medicine that helps prevent harmful blood clots and lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Acetylsalicylic Acid
Acetylsalicylic acid is a substance that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation and can help prevent blood clots.
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is a substance that helps prevent blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together, lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Prasugrel
Prasugrel is a substance that prevents blood platelets from clumping, reducing the risk of clots after certain heart procedures.

What experimental substances are being tested?

Experimental substances that are being investigated in this clinical trial. These are not yet approved for general use.

Brilique

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Aas
Abrea
Acard

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Helsinki University Central Hospital
Heart and Lung Center
Helsinki, Finland
Wellbeing Services County Of North Karelia Siun Sote
Heart Center
Joensuu, Finland
Central Finland Hospital District Central Finland Hospital Nova
Heart Center
Jyväskylä, Finland
Sponsor: Wellbeing Services County Of North Karelia Siun Sote
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.