First-in-human Clinical Trial to Assess Safety and Efficacy of the CardiaZn Bioresorbable Stent i… (NCT07628101) | Clinical Trial Compass
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First-in-human Clinical Trial to Assess Safety and Efficacy of the CardiaZn Bioresorbable Stent in Children With Pulmonary Artery Stenosis and Aortic Coarctation
45 participantsStarted 2026-10
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the CardiaZn stent, a novel bioresorbable stent designed specifically for infants and children with congenital cardiovascular conditions. Unlike permanent metal stents, the CardiaZn stent is designed to open narrowed blood vessels and then gradually dissolve, leaving nothing permanently behind. This allows the vessel to grow naturally with the child over time.
The study will enroll children under 9 years of age diagnosed with either pulmonary artery stenosis - a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs - or aortic coarctation - a narrowing of the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the body. Both conditions currently require repeated interventions as children grow, since existing permanent stents cannot accommodate natural vessel growth.
Participants will receive the CardiaZn stent during a standard cardiac catheterization procedure and will be followed for 5 years to assess vessel patency, device performance, and long-term safety outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject is aged less than 9 years at the time of the index procedure
* Subject presents with hemodynamically significant discrete aortic coarctation or pulmonary artery stenosis requiring catheter-based intervention
* Subject meets angiographic eligibility criteria at the time of the index procedure as assessed by the interventional cardiologist
* Subject's legally authorized representative has provided written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures
* Subject's physician has determined that catheter-based intervention is clinically indicated
* Target vessel anatomy is suitable for stent implantation as assessed by the operator
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject has complex aortic arch hypoplasia or long segment coarctation not amenable to stent therapy
* Subject has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to zinc or silver
* Subject has active systemic infection at the time of the index procedure
* Subject has a contraindication to cardiac catheterization or general anesthesia
* Subject has previously received a stent at the target vessel segment
* Subject has a comorbid condition that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude safe participation in the study or confound study results
* Subject is currently enrolled in another investigational device or drug study that has not completed its primary endpoint
* Subject has a life expectancy of less than 12 months in the opinion of the investigator
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Device Success at Index Procedure
Timeframe: At index procedure (Day 0)
2
Freedom from Device- and Procedure-Related Serious Adverse Events