Comparing two treatments for complex leg artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial is testing a special covered stent versus a drug-coated balloon to treat long or completely blocked arteries in the thigh and knee area. It aims to see which approach works better for patients with moderate to severe symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate to severe leg pain or wounds (Rutherford category 2–5).
- You are 18 years or older and agree to follow-up visits.
- You have a blockage in the thigh or knee artery that is at least 25 cm long (or a complete blockage at least 15 cm long).
- The artery below the knee and at least one vessel to the foot must be open.
- You have not had a bypass or stent in the same artery before.
- You do not have serious kidney disease or a known allergy to contrast dye.
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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