Clearing blocked leg artery with shaving and drug-coated balloon
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a two-step procedure to open a completely blocked artery in your leg. First, a special device shaves away the hard plaque, then a drug-coated balloon is used to keep the vessel open and prevent re-blockage. A filter may be placed to catch any debris, possibly making the procedure safer.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You have symptoms from blocked arteries in your leg, such as pain, cramps, or sores (Rutherford category 2 to 5).
- You have a completely blocked segment in the main leg artery (superficial femoral artery) that starts from its origin and extends toward the knee area.
- Your doctor has decided that a catheter-based treatment (through a blood vessel) is needed.
- You have at least one open artery below the blockage to allow blood flow to your foot.
- You do NOT have sudden, severe leg blockage (acute limb ischemia), severe kidney problems, or a bleeding disorder.
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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