Balloon coated with drug could keep leg arteries open longer
NCT ID NCT02460042
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a special balloon catheter coated with the drug paclitaxel to treat blocked arteries in the legs, a condition called peripheral artery disease. The balloon is inflated inside the artery to open it up, and the drug helps prevent the artery from narrowing again. Researchers are looking at how well this treatment works and how safe it is in a large group of patients with different types of blockages.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter used during angioplasty to open blocked leg arteries
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more effective way to treat peripheral artery disease, reducing the need for repeat procedures and improving blood flow in the legs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. Risks include vessel damage, re-narrowing, or allergic reactions to the drug or balloon material.
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Conditions
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Locations
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St. Gertrauden Krankenhaus
Berlin, 10713, Germany
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