Sound wave treatment for calcium in leg arteries
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a device that uses sound waves (lithotripsy) to break up calcium deposits in leg arteries, making it easier to open the blockage with a balloon. It may help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who have hard, calcified blockages in their thigh or knee area.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have leg pain or wounds that fit Rutherford category 2, 3, or 4
- You have moderate to severe calcium buildup in the blocked leg artery
- You have not had recent heart attack, stroke, or unstable heart condition in the last 60 days
- You do not have severe kidney disease or require dialysis
- You have not had prior surgery or stent in the same leg within the past 14 days
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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