Chocolate balloon for blocked leg arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon called the Chocolate Balloon Catheter to open blocked leg arteries. It may help people with peripheral artery disease avoid more invasive surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- The blocked artery is in your leg (thigh, behind the knee, or below the knee).
- You have not had a stroke, heart attack, or serious stomach bleeding in the last 6 months.
- You are not on dialysis and do not have severe kidney disease.
- You are not scheduled for a major amputation of the leg being 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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