Surgery for functional popliteal artery entrapment: Short and mid-term results
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial looks at how well surgery works for a condition called functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, where a muscle in the leg squeezes the artery when you exercise, causing pain or cramping. The study follows people who have surgery to see how they do in the short and medium term.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (a condition where leg muscles squeeze the artery).
- You are planning to have surgery for this condition at Ambroise Paré Hospital in Paris.
- You have received information about the study and have not said you don't want to take part.
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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