Shockwave therapy opens hardened arteries for Life-Saving aortic repair

NCT ID NCT05880641

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a special balloon that uses shockwaves to crack calcium buildup in the iliac arteries, making it possible to deliver large aortic stents. About 40 adults with severe aortic disease and hardened arteries will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for enabling endovascular repair.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche

    RECRUITING

    Ancona, Ancona, 60126, Italy

  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Padova

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Padova, Veneto, 35128, Italy

  • Fondazione PTV - Policlinico Tor Vergata

    RECRUITING

    Rome, Lazio, 00133, Italy

  • Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Florence, Tuscany, 50143, Italy

  • Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia di Perugia

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Perugia, Umbria, 06156, Italy

  • Sant'Orsola Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40138, Italy

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