Computational μFR-Guided Versus Angiographic Guidance in Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty (MAGIC)

October 29, 2026 updated by: Centro Cardiologico Monzino

Computational μFR-Guided Versus Angiographic Guidance In Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty: a Randomized Controlled - Study MAGIC Trial

The MAGIC trial is an investigator-initiated, multicenter, randomized (1:1) interventional study designed to evaluate whether drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty guided by computational μFR assessment is superior to conventional angiographic-guided DCB angioplasty in terms of acute physiological outcomes.

The study will enroll approximately 250 patients with de novo lesions in native coronary arteries with a reference vessel diameter (RVD) of 2.0-4.0 mm. Participants will be randomized to one of two treatment strategies.

In the angiography-guided control group, DCB angioplasty will be performed according to conventional angiographic criteria for an optimal procedural result, including TIMI grade 3 flow, residual stenosis of less than 30%, and absence of coronary artery dissections of type C or greater.

In the μFR-guided group, computational μFR will be assessed at baseline, after lesion predilation, and after DCB treatment. Virtual percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) will be recommended to guide and optimize the angioplasty strategy, with the aim of achieving a final μFR value ≥0.86. If the physiological result remains suboptimal (μFR <0.86) despite further lesion preparation, a hybrid strategy involving implantation of a drug-eluting stent (DES) will be permitted.

The primary endpoint is the proportion of target vessels with a post-procedure μFR value ≥0.86, as assessed by an independent, blinded core laboratory through analysis of final coronary angiograms.

Clinical follow-up will be conducted exclusively by telephone over a total period of 24 months.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

250

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

      • Brescia, Italy
    • CS
      • Cosenza, CS, Italy, 87100
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Azienda ospedaliera di Cosenza "Annunziata"
        • Contact:
    • MI
    • VR
      • Verona, VR, Italy, 37126
        • Not yet recruiting
        • AOUI Verona - Borgo Trento
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Patients with a clinical indication to PCI, either for stable coronary artery disease or acute coronary syndromes
  • Presence of a de novo lesion in a native coronary artery with a reference vessel diameter >2.0 mm and ≤4.0 mm by visual estimation
  • Lesion length up to 60 mm
  • Written informed consent for study participation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recent ST-elevation myocardial infarction (within 48 hours)
  • Presence of visible thrombus at the target lesion site
  • Participation in another investigational clinical trial
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Severe renal impairment, defined as creatinine clearance or eGFR <30 ml/min
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction <30%
  • Estimated life expectancy <12 months
  • Culprit lesion with stenosis >99% and/or TIMI flow <2
  • Target lesion not pre-dilated or with unsuccessful pre-dilatation (residual stenosis >30%)
  • Marked vessel tortuosity preventing device delivery (per investigator's judgment)
  • Prior stent implantation in the target segment
  • Bifurcation lesion where side branch treatment is anticipated
  • Left main stenosis >50% or target lesion located in the left main
  • Target lesion within a saphenous vein graft

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Angio-Based Group (Control)

In the angiography-guided control group, DCB angioplasty will be performed according to conventional angiographic criteria for an optimal procedural result, including TIMI grade 3 flow, residual stenosis of less than 30%, and absence of coronary artery dissections of type C or greater.

Experimental: μFR-Based Group (Intervention)

In the μFR-guided group, computational μFR will be assessed at baseline, after lesion predilation, and after DCB treatment. Virtual percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) will be recommended to guide and optimize the angioplasty strategy, with the aim of achieving a final μFR value ≥0.86. If the physiological result remains suboptimal (μFR <0.86) despite further lesion preparation, a hybrid strategy involving implantation of a drug-eluting stent (DES) will be permitted.

Drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty guided by computational μFR assessment. μFR is measured at baseline, after lesion predilation, and after DCB treatment. Virtual PCI based on μFR is recommended to guide lesion preparation and optimize the angioplasty strategy, targeting a final μFR value ≥0.86. If μFR remains <0.86 despite further lesion preparation, a hybrid strategy involving drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation is permitted.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proportion of Target Vessels With Post-Procedure μFR ≥0.86
Time Frame: During procedure

The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of target vessels achieving a post-procedure μFR value ≥0.86, as assessed by an independent, blinded core laboratory based on analysis of the final coronary angiograms.

During procedure
Incidence of Major Clinical Safety Events at 30 Days
Time Frame: 30 days after the index procedure

Incidence of the composite safety endpoint including BARC type 3 or 5 bleeding, definite lesion thrombosis or target-segment occlusion, any stroke, any myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular death. The endpoint will be assessed at 30 days after the index procedure.

30 days after the index procedure

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stefano Galli, Cardiologist, MD, Centro Cardiologico Monzino - IRCCS
  • Study Chair: Simone Fezzi, Cardiologist, MD, Msc, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona - Borgo Trento

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

November 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 29, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

November 4, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 4, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2026

Last Verified

October 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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