Compare stent post-dilation using drug balloon or regular balloon
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using a drug-coated balloon (DCB) versus a regular balloon (POBA) right after placing a stent works better in artery blockages in the thigh/knee area. It may help improve blood flow and reduce the chance the artery narrows again.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older, can understand the study, and agree by signing consent
- You have circulation-limiting symptoms in the leg that fit Rutherford category 2 to 4
- Your blockage is in the thigh/knee artery area and is long (about 10 cm or more), and a stent is planned
- After the stent, your doctor can use either a drug-coated balloon (DCB) or a regular balloon (POBA) for the same treatment area
- The artery that carries blood to the ankle has at least one open “downstream” route with no major blockage (50% or more), and they will not treat outflow problems during this procedure
- You can take the required blood-thinning medicines before and after the procedure (and you are not allergic to needed materials/contrast)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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