Which needle guide is safer for blocked leg arteries?

NCT ID NCT07427108

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study compares two techniques for guiding a needle into a blocked leg artery during angioplasty: road mapping (using X-ray images) versus ultrasound (using sound waves). The goal is to see which method is more successful and causes fewer complications like bruising or artery damage. The study involves 32 adults with severe limb-threatening ischemia who need this procedure.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sohag University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sohag, 82511, Egypt

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