NCT06959524 · Boston Scientific Corporation
AGENT DCB STANCE: Safety and Effectiveness Study of AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon Compared to Standard of Care Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Treatment for de Novo Coronary Lesions
What this study is about
AGENT DCB STANCE is a forward-looking, conducted at multiple hospitals, where both patients and doctors know the treatment given, 1:1 randomly assigned controlled study designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of a treatment strategy with the AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon compared to the usual treatment percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatment with drug eluting stent (DES) and/or balloon angioplasty in patients with de novo coronary lesions. Subjects must have a de novo target lesion located in a native coronary artery.
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AGENT DCB STANCE is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, 1:1 randomized controlled study designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of a treatment strategy with the AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon compared to standard of care percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatment with drug eluting stent (DES) and/or balloon angioplasty in patients with de novo coronary lesions. Subjects must have a de novo target lesion located in a native coronary artery.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Subject must be at least 18 years of age.
- Subject (or legal guardian) understands the trial requirements and the treatment procedures and provides written informed consent before any trial-specific tests or procedures are performed.
- Subject is eligible for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- Subject is willing to comply with all protocol-required follow-up evaluation.
- Women of child-bearing potential must agree to use a reliable method of contraception from the time of screening through 12 months after the index procedure. Angiographic Inclusion Criteria:
- Target lesion is a de novo lesion located in a native coronary artery
- Target lesion must have visually estimated stenosis \> 50% and \< 100% in symptomatic subjects (\>70% and \<100% in asymptomatic subjects) prior to lesion pre-dilation.
- Target lesion must be successfully pre-dilated.
- If a non-target lesion is treated, it must be treated first and must be deemed a success. Clinical
Exclusion criteria
- Subject has other serious medical illness (e.g. cancer, congestive heart failure) that may reduce life expectancy to less than 12 months.
- Subject has current problems with substance abuse (e.g. alcohol, cocaine, heroin, etc.).
- Subject has planned procedure that may cause non-compliance with the protocol or confound data interpretation.
- Subject is participating in another investigational drug or device clinical study that has not reached its primary endpoint.
- Subject intends to participate in another investigational drug or device clinical study within 12 months after the index procedure.
- Subject is a woman who is pregnant or nursing. A pregnancy test must be performed within 7 days prior to the index procedure, except for women who definitely do not have child-bearing potential.
- Subject has left ventricular ejection fraction known to be \< 30%.
- Subject had PCI or other coronary interventions within the last 30 days.
- Subject has planned PCI or CABG after the index procedure.
- Subject had STEMI or QWMI \<72h prior to the index procedure.
- Subject presents with NSTEMI and rising biomarkers, or ongoing chest pain or is hemodynamically unstable.
- Subject has cardiogenic shock (SBP \< 80 mmHg requiring inotropes, IABP or fluid support).
- Subject has history (within 6 months prior to the index procedure) of New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart failure.
- Subject is considered not able to tolerate at least 30 seconds of coronary occlusion of the target lesion.
- Subject has known allergy to paclitaxel or other components of the used medical devices.
- Subject has known hypersensitivity or contraindication to contrast dye that in the opinion of the investigator cannot be adequately pre-medicated.
- Subject has intolerance to antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants required for procedure.
- Subject has platelet count \< 100k/mm3 (risk of bleeding) or \> 700k/mm3.
- Subject with renal insufficiency (creatinine ≥2.0 mg/dl) or failure (dialysis dependent). Angiographic Exclusion Criteria:
- In-stent restenosis.
- Target lesion is located within a saphenous vein or arterial graft.
- Target lesion is a total occlusion or has evidence of thrombus present in the target vessel.
- Target lesion is severely calcified by angiography or has \> 270° calcium arc on intravascular imaging or requires atherectomy.
- Subject has unprotected left main coronary artery disease (\>50% diameter stenosis) or three-vessel coronary disease requiring revascularization of all 3 vessels.
- Subject with planned treatment of lesion involving aortic ostial location.
Where
- La Jolla, California
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- Stanford, California
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Littleton, Colorado
- Gainesville, Florida
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Marietta, Georgia
- Glenview, Illinois
- Boston, Massachusetts
And 26 more locations — see the full list below.
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 2, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations