New device clears leg artery blockages in small trial
NCT ID NCT05873452
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested a new device called the Kaitoh Atherectomy System in 9 people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which causes leg pain and poor blood flow. The device is designed to remove plaque from blocked arteries in the legs. The main goals were to see if the procedure is safe and effectively opens the artery. Participants were followed for 6 months after treatment.
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Locations
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Auckland Hospital
Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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Waikato Hospital
Hamilton, New Zealand
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