Balloon with or without clearing for blocked leg artery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to open a blocked leg artery: using a drug-coated balloon after first clearing the blockage (debulking) versus using the balloon alone. The goal is to see which approach helps your leg stay open longer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You have a blocked artery in your thigh or behind the knee (the superficial femoral or popliteal artery)
- Your leg symptoms are limiting your walking but you are not at risk of losing your leg (Rutherford category 2–5)
- A wire can be passed through the blocked area during the procedure
- You are not allergic to paclitaxel, nitinol metal, or contrast dye; and you do not have severe kidney disease
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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