Peripheral arterial disease

This study is following 300 people with peripheral artery disease who received the MicroStent, a small mesh tube placed in leg arteries to improve blood flow. Researchers are tracking how well the arteries stay open over time and whether patients avoid major complications like am…

This study follows 284 people with blocked leg arteries (peripheral arterial disease) who are treated with a paclitaxel-coated balloon. The balloon is inflated inside the artery to open it and release a drug that helps prevent it from narrowing again. Researchers are tracking saf…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug retatrutide can lower the chance of serious heart problems (like heart attacks and strokes) and slow kidney disease in 10,000 overweight adults who already have heart or kidney disease. Participants receive either retatrutide or a pl…

This early study tests a special scaffold that dissolves over time in 10 people with severe leg artery disease (critical limb-threatening ischemia). The scaffold is placed in arteries below the knee to help keep them open after balloon treatment. Researchers check safety and how …

This study compares a new stent (Supera) to standard surgery for treating blockages in the leg's main artery. About 286 people with moderate to severe leg pain or sores will be randomly assigned to get either the stent or surgery. Researchers will check if the stent keeps the art…

This study tests whether a new drug-coated balloon (Passeo-18 Lux) is as safe and effective as an existing one (IN.PACT Admiral) for opening blocked leg arteries in people with peripheral artery disease. About 302 participants with moderate to severe symptoms are randomly assigne…

This study was designed to test a new surgical technique called transverse tibial bone transport in people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who have no standard treatment options left. The procedure involves slowly moving a small piece of shinbone to stimulate new bl…

This study planned to test a special shockwave device that uses sound waves to crack calcium buildup in leg arteries before placing a stent. The goal was to improve stent fit and long-term blood flow in people with severe peripheral artery disease. However, the trial was withdraw…

This study looks at whether a special blood test (TEG-PM) can guide doctors in adjusting blood-thinning medications for people who have had leg artery surgery for peripheral artery disease. About 130 adults will have their blood tested before and up to 9 months after surgery, and…

This Phase 3 study tests a weekly injection called retatrutide in about 1,946 people with severe obesity (BMI ≥35) and established heart disease. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and improves heart-related health measures over 113 weeks compared to a placebo. Parti…

This study tests whether a weekly injection of CagriSema (a combination of two drugs) can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related events in people with established cardiovascular disease. About 7,100 participants will receive either CagriSema or a place…

This study is following 450 people with long blockages in their leg arteries who are treated with the DETOUR System, a device that creates a bypass inside the artery. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is in everyday medical practice. Participants are chosen by …

This study compares two treatments for complex blockages in the leg's main artery: one avoids stents by using a drug-coated balloon, the other uses a stent. About 120 people with peripheral arterial disease will be randomly assigned to one approach. The goal is to see which keeps…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a monthly injection of pelacarsen can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with high levels of Lp(a), a genetic risk factor. Over 8,000 participants with existing heart disease are being followed for several years. …

This study tested whether injections of cells from donated placentas could improve blood flow and help heal foot ulcers in people with diabetes and blocked leg arteries. The trial planned to enroll about 24 adults with hard-to-heal foot sores. However, the study was withdrawn bef…

This study tests a new device called the MicroStent, a small mesh tube placed in leg arteries below the knee to keep them open. It involves 177 adults with severe peripheral artery disease who have pain at rest or non-healing sores. Half get the stent plus standard balloon treatm…

This study tests a special balloon designed to open up hardened leg arteries in people with peripheral artery disease. About 58 participants with moderate to severe calcium buildup will receive the balloon treatment. Researchers will check if the balloon successfully widens the a…

This large study is testing whether a lower blood pressure target can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. About 9,500 participants with high blood pressure and high cardiovascular risk are being randomly assig…

This study tests whether giving stroke patients extra tests—like checking for hidden heart problems, artery stiffness, and leg circulation—can lower their chance of having another stroke or heart attack. About 600 people in Stockholm will get this expanded check-up and a personal…

This study compares a paclitaxel-coated balloon (Legflow DCB) to a standard uncoated balloon for treating blocked leg arteries in people with peripheral artery disease. About 150 participants with moderate to severe symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments.…

This study looks at how well minimally invasive procedures (like balloons and stents) work for people with severe blockages in the leg arteries. It will track 1000 patients to see if these treatments restore blood flow and keep arteries open over time. The goal is to find the bes…

This study follows 300 people with blocked leg arteries who received a treatment using a balloon coated with paclitaxel and vitamin E. The goal is to see if the balloon keeps the artery open and prevents the need for repeat procedures over one year. Participants are adults with m…

This study is tracking 200 people with blocked leg arteries who are receiving a special balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel (GENOSS PCB). The balloon is inflated inside the artery to open it and release the drug, which helps prevent the artery from narrowing again. Researcher…

This study tests a device called Pulse IVL that uses sound waves to break up hard calcium deposits in leg arteries, helping blood flow better in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). About 115 adults with moderate to severe PAD will receive the treatment. The goal is to se…

This study compares a balloon coated with sirolimus (a drug) to a standard balloon for opening blocked leg arteries in people with peripheral artery disease. About 1,200 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug-coated ball…

This study tests a special balloon coated with a drug (SELUTION SLR™ 018) to open narrowed leg arteries in people with peripheral arterial disease. About 300 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug-coated balloon or a standard uncoated balloon. The goal …

This study tests whether giving patients capsules containing gut bacteria (called Probacine) before and after heart surgery can reduce gut injury and organ failure. Researchers will enroll 500 adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery. The goal is to see if changing the gut microb…

This study compares a special balloon coated with sirolimus (a drug that prevents re-blockage) to a standard balloon for opening blocked arteries below the knee in people with peripheral artery disease. About 230 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments…

This study compares two types of drug-coated balloons used to open blocked arteries in the leg. About 478 people with peripheral artery disease will receive either a sirolimus-coated balloon or a paclitaxel-coated balloon. The goal is to see if the sirolimus balloon works as well…

This study tests a device called SWM-831 in 81 people with moderate to severe hardening of the leg arteries (peripheral arterial disease). The device is used before balloon or stent treatment to break up calcium deposits and improve blood flow. The main goal is to see if the proc…

This study is tracking how well a drug-coated balloon called SELUTION SLR works in real-world patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The balloon is inflated in narrowed leg arteries to open them and release a drug that helps keep them open. Researchers are following 723 p…

This program allows individual patients with vascular disease or end-stage kidney disease on dialysis to request an experimental lab-grown blood vessel (ATEV) if they have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical study. The vessel is designed to replace or bypass dam…

This study explores whether a simple, non-invasive leg movement test can measure blood vessel health in older adults. Researchers will use ultrasound to track blood flow changes after a passive leg movement, comparing young healthy people and older patients undergoing heart tests…

This study tests whether portable ultrasound and blood glucose monitors can help doctors catch chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease earlier than usual. About 200 adults will use these devices or receive standard care for 6 months. The goal is to see…

This study was designed to see if measuring blood flow resistance in tiny leg vessels could predict whether a limb could be saved after artery-opening procedures in people with critical limb ischemia. It planned to enroll patients with severe leg artery disease and use a special …

This large study tested whether taking daily vitamin D3 and omega-3 (fish oil) supplements can lower the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, or stroke. Over 25,000 healthy older adults (men 50+, women 55+) took the supplements or placebos for about 5 years. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether applying shockwave therapy to the calf muscles can improve blood flow and reduce pain in people with peripheral artery disease. About 138 adults with stable leg pain when walking will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if it helps them walk longer …

This study tests whether using a far red light device on the legs for 10 minutes twice a day can improve walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The trial involves 32 adults aged 50 and older with PAD. Participants use the light at home for four months, a…

This study tests whether wearing inflatable leg cuffs (intermittent pneumatic compression) for six months can improve walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Some participants also combine the cuffs with walking exercise. The goal is to see if the cuffs h…

This study tests a nurse-led education program designed to help women in cardiac rehab address sexual concerns after a heart event. Sixty-six women will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The goal is to see if the program improves sexual function, mood, and…

This early study tests whether a combination of arginine, tetrahydrobiopterin, and vitamin C can boost nitric oxide levels in the blood and help people with peripheral artery disease walk longer without pain. Ten participants will take the therapy and be monitored for changes in …

This study tests whether a 12-week telehealth-supervised exercise program can improve walking ability and quality of life in veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Participants exercise three times a week at a location of their choice. The study measures walking distance,…

This study tests whether a behavior change program can increase physical activity in people with peripheral artery disease who have just had a procedure to open blocked leg arteries. About 30 participants aged 50-80 will receive a structured walking program designed to improve wa…

This study tracks 120 adults with heart disease and at least two other long-term illnesses to see how often dangerous drug interactions happen. Researchers check medications, including over-the-counter and herbal products, and follow participants for a year. The goal is to unders…

This study looks at how blood flow in the feet changes during a 12-week heart and blood vessel rehab program for people with narrowed arteries. Researchers will track 80 adults with conditions like peripheral artery disease or coronary artery disease. The goal is to better unders…

This study was designed to see if a device called AirGlove, which applies heat, could improve blood flow in the legs of people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). It planned to include healthy volunteers and people with PAD who experience leg pain when walking. However, the s…

This study looks at whether special imaging features from scans can help predict serious outcomes like amputation or death in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) after they have had a procedure to open blocked leg arteries. Researchers will analyze 200 patients' scans to …

This study follows 500 people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who undergo a procedure to open blocked leg arteries. Researchers check blood and heart ultrasound before and after the procedure to find hidden heart injury. The goal is to see if certain markers can predict futu…

This study tracks over 1,700 heart patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see how often bleeding or blood clots happen in the months after surgery. The goal is to find better ways to prevent these complications.

This study will observe 200,000 Chinese adults with heart disease to see how their heart and lung function changes over 5 years. Participants will take a special exercise test to measure their fitness. Researchers hope to find better ways to predict future heart problems like hea…

This study is a registry that collects safety and performance data on the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Stent Graft when used in peripheral vessels. It involves 280 adults who need this device to treat peripheral vascular disease. The goal is to see how well the stent graft works and if the…

This study looks at how arm crank exercise (like pedaling with your arms) changes blood flow in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared to healthy adults. Researchers will measure blood vessel function and oxygen levels in the calf before and after exercise. The goal…

This study examines whether a common gene variation (CYP2C19) influences the long-term risk of serious heart and blood vessel events, such as heart attacks, strokes, and limb problems, in people with vascular disease. Researchers will analyze genetic and health data from 13,000 p…

This study follows 2000 people with dilated cardiomyopathy (a weakened, enlarged heart) over several years to learn how genetics and heart scarring affect the disease. Participants give blood for genetic testing and have heart MRI scans. The goal is to improve diagnosis and pave …

This study planned to compare virtual clinic visits (using video calls on tablets) with in-person visits for people with vascular diseases. Doctors would classify patients as low, moderate, or high risk for treatment after each visit type. The goal was to see if virtual visits co…

This study looks at how often cancer patients with risk factors like age, diabetes, or smoking have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition where blood vessels narrow. Researchers will test 114 patients before surgery using simple ankle and toe blood pressure measurements.…

This study is tracking over 600 people who received the GORE VIABAHN stent-graft as part of their normal medical care for conditions like peripheral artery disease or aneurysms. Researchers are monitoring how often serious device-related problems occur. The goal is to see how saf…

This study looks at how being in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) after heart surgery affects your body's natural sleep-wake cycle. Researchers will track sleep patterns and thinking ability in 15 adults to see if disrupted rhythms slow down recovery. The goal is to understan…

This study tests whether using a high-detail imaging tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) helps doctors make better decisions when placing stents to open blocked leg arteries. About 25 adults with leg artery narrowing will be enrolled. Doctors will first plan treatment …

This study aimed to see if using a special pad along with a standard closure device could help patients get out of bed sooner after a heart catheterization. It was planned for adults having the procedure through the groin. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants …

This study tests a new wireless sensor that is injected under the skin to measure oxygen levels in the legs of people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The sensor tracks how oxygen changes when blood flow is altered by a pressure cuff or changing position. Researchers want to…

This study was designed to see if a plant-based supplement called PB125 could help veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD) get more benefit from exercise. The idea was that PB125 might reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, making it easier for patients to walk and exerc…

This study is collecting information from 458 people with critical limb-threatening ischemia, a severe form of peripheral artery disease that can lead to amputation. The goal is to learn how different treatments affect patients' daily lives and health outcomes. Researchers hope t…

This study follows 347 heart surgery patients to understand why some develop swallowing problems (dysphagia). Researchers will use special camera tests to watch how patients swallow and look for risk factors. The goal is to create simple tools that doctors can use at the bedside …

This study is following 10,000 adults who are having a heart MRI for medical reasons. Researchers want to see if the MRI results can help predict who will have heart problems in the future, like heart attacks or heart failure. The goal is to better understand how MRI scans can gu…

This study was designed to find better ways to manage heart disease in veterans with severe peripheral artery disease (poor leg blood flow) who had leg surgery. It planned to track major heart problems like heart attacks or heart-related death. However, the study was withdrawn be…

This study follows one cyclist with a rare leg artery condition that limits blood flow during intense exercise. Researchers will review the cyclist's training power data and medical scans to better understand how the disease affects performance and how to diagnose it. The goal is…

This study aimed to create a 12-month profile of patients admitted for vascular surgery at University Hospital Limerick in Ireland. The goal was to understand patient characteristics like frailty and other health conditions to improve hospital services and reduce length of stay. …

This study was designed to see if a short-term protein-calorie restriction diet before elective vein graft surgery is practical and how it affects the body. It planned to enroll adults scheduled for non-emergency lower extremity vein bypass surgery. However, the trial was withdra…