Orbital atherectomy for severe leg circulation problems
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special tool (orbital atherectomy) to remove hard calcium buildup from leg arteries in people with severe leg circulation problems. It may help restore blood flow and prevent amputation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have severe leg pain at rest or sores/gangrene (Rutherford stage 4, 5, or 6)
- The blocked artery is in your thigh (femoropopliteal) or below the knee (infrapopliteal)
- The blockage has calcium that your doctor can see on an X-ray or CT scan
- You are willing and able to give informed consent
- You have not had a procedure on the same artery in the last 4 weeks
- You are not scheduled for a leg amputation above the ankle
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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