Testing a paclitaxel-coated balloon for leg artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon coated with a drug (paclitaxel) to open blocked leg arteries, aiming to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms like leg pain when walking. It is for people with moderate to severe leg artery disease who have not had prior stents or bypass in the treated area.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have leg symptoms like pain or cramping when walking, rated as moderate to severe by your doctor.
- You have a new or returning blockage in the upper leg artery (above the knee) that is at least 60% narrowed.
- The blockage is less than 6 inches long and can be covered by a single drug-coated balloon.
- You have at least one open artery below the knee to allow blood flow to the foot.
- You do not have certain medical issues like recent bleeding, kidney disease on dialysis, or cancer that is not treated.
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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