Peripheral Arterial Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (reduced blood flow in the arteries of the legs)
• You have significant calcium buildup in your arteries (rated as severe, based on a specific medical scoring system)
• The blocked or narrowed area being treated is located in specific blood vessels in your hip, groin, or upper leg area (confirm with trial site)
• You have long-term leg pain, cramping, or wounds caused by poor blood flow, classified at a certain level of severity (confirm with trial site)
• You are already scheduled to have a procedure to treat a blocked artery in your leg
• You are between 18 and 85 years old
• You are willing to attend all required follow-up appointments
• You are willing to sign a consent form before any study procedures take place

Who may not be able to join:

• The area being treated cannot be clearly seen on an ultrasound scan
• The blockage is inside a previously placed stent
• You have received clot-dissolving treatment within the 3 days before the procedure
• You have an aneurysm (abnormal bulge) in the femoral or popliteal artery in your leg
• You have liver problems, a blood clot in a deep vein, a blood clotting disorder, or you take medication that suppresses your immune system
• You have unstable chest pain (angina) at the time of joining the trial
• You have had a heart attack or stroke within the last 30 days
• Your life expectancy is less than 12 months
• You have a serious blood infection (sepsis) at the time of joining the trial
• You have a known or suspected active infection anywhere in your body (except a wound on the leg being treated)
• You are allergic to or cannot take aspirin, clopidogrel, or heparin (common blood-thinning medications)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.