Balloon treatment for blocked leg arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of preparing a blocked leg artery before using a drug-coated balloon to open it. It aims to see if using a special scoring balloon helps the treatment work better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have severe leg pain or wounds due to poor blood flow (Rutherford class 4 or 5).
- You have a significant blockage (at least 50%) in the thigh or knee area, or a completely blocked vessel.
- You have at least one open artery below the knee after the procedure.
- You are not pregnant and can follow up for a year.
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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