Catheterized Stenting for Heart Problems
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you have a known hypersensitivity to aspirin or heparin and cannot be treated with other similar medications, you may not be eligible to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Minima Stent for heart problems?
Research shows that using stents (tiny tubes placed in blood vessels) in heart procedures can improve blood flow and have successful immediate outcomes, as seen in patients with heart attacks and coronary heart disease. These studies suggest that stenting, like the Minima Stent, can be effective in treating heart problems by widening narrowed arteries.12345
Is catheterized stenting generally safe for humans?
Research on various types of stents, including drug-eluting stents, shows that they are generally safe with low rates of major adverse cardiac events like heart attacks or the need for additional procedures. However, there have been some concerns about stent thrombosis (blood clots forming in the stent) and other complications, but these are relatively rare.678910
How is the Minima Stent treatment different from other treatments for heart problems?
The Minima Stent is unique because it is designed for use in very small coronary vessels, which can be challenging to treat with standard stents. This newer-generation stent may offer better outcomes for patients with small vessel coronary artery disease by providing a more suitable fit and potentially reducing complications.611121314
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a small tube-like device called the Minima Stent. It is designed for babies and young children who have narrow blood vessels. The stent helps keep these vessels open, allowing better blood flow.
Research Team
Darren Berman, MD
Principal Investigator
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for young patients needing treatment for certain heart vessel narrowings like aortic coarctation or pulmonary artery stenosis. They must have specific measurements of adjacent vessels and accessible veins or arteries for the procedure. Exclusions include hypersensitivity to certain drugs, active infections, aneurysms at the treatment site, very low body weight, multiple vessel conditions requiring stents simultaneously, and severe non-cardiac diseases.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the Renata Minima Stent for intervention in congenital vascular stenosis
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessment of clinical success and freedom from serious adverse events
Re-dilation (if indicated)
Successful stent re-dilation at re-catheterization, if necessary, to ensure optimal stent performance
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Minima Stent
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Renata Medical
Lead Sponsor