Comparing two ways to clear a blocked groin artery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is comparing two ways to open a blocked artery in the groin area that causes leg pain when you walk. One technique uses a tiny rotating device to shave away the blockage, and the other is a standard surgical clean-out of the artery. The goal is to see which approach works better for people with hardened blockages.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have leg pain or cramping when you walk that goes away with rest (claudication)
- The blocked area is in the common femoral artery, near the groin, and has not been treated before in that spot
- You are not having emergency treatment, and you are not scheduled for a major bypass or amputation
- You agree to take part in the study and allow your medical data to be used
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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