Balloon treatment for blocked leg arteries
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This study tests a special balloon to open blocked arteries below the knee in people with severe leg pain or wounds. It aims to improve blood flow and save the limb from amputation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have severe leg pain or wounds due to blocked arteries below the knee.
- You are not participating in another study that is still ongoing.
- You are able to give informed consent.
- If you are a woman of childbearing age, you must have a negative pregnancy test and use birth control.
- You should not have planned treatment on the other leg or major blockages in the upper leg.
- You should not have blockages below the ankle that would prevent blood flow to the foot.
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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