New balloon could open blocked leg arteries without surgery

NCT ID NCT07385573

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: KANDO Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a special balloon coated with a drug (paclitaxel) to treat blockages in the leg arteries caused by cholesterol buildup. The balloon is inflated to open the artery and release the drug to help keep it open. The study will include 200 people and check if the balloon works well and is safe over 12 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safe, effective way to open blocked leg arteries and reduce the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may be less definitive. The device is already approved in Europe, so the trial is gathering additional real-world data rather than testing a new breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DRUG COATED BALLOON PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

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