Balloon versus stent for leg artery reblockage
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for leg arteries that have narrowed again after a previous stent. It tests whether a drug-coated balloon or a drug-eluting stent works better to keep the artery open and improve leg symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have leg pain or wounds due to blocked arteries (Rutherford category 2-5).
- You have a previous stent in your thigh or behind-the-knee area that is at least 50% blocked again.
- The blocked area is within or near the previous stent, and the total length is 30 cm or less.
- You have at least one open artery below the knee.
- You can attend follow-up visits for 2 years.
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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