New stent shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leg artery disease
NCT ID NCT03349996
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested the LifeStream stent graft in 70 people with severe blockages in the iliac arteries (the main arteries in the pelvis). The device is a mesh tube that props open the artery and lines it to keep it clear. Researchers measured how well the artery stayed open after one year and checked for serious side effects. The goal is to see if this device can safely treat complex blockages that are hard to manage with standard stents.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
LifeStream Peripheral Stent Graft System (a mesh tube used to open blocked arteries)
What this could lead to
If successful, this stent graft could offer a durable, minimally invasive option for treating severe blockages in the iliac arteries, potentially reducing the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no control group, so results may not apply to all patients. Risks include re-blockage, serious adverse events, or the device not performing better than existing treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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A.Z. Sint-Blasius
Dendermonde, 9200, Belgium
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Az Groeninge
Kortrijk, 8500, Belgium
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Imelda Hospital
Bonheiden, 2820, Belgium
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O.L.V. Hospital
Aalst, 9300, Belgium
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R.Z. Heilig Hart
Tienen, 3300, Belgium
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Z.N.A.
Antwerp, 2060, Belgium
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Z.O.L.
Genk, 3600, Belgium