Sound waves to zap artery calcium before stenting: new trial launches
NCT ID NCT07062471
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new device that uses sound waves (lithotripsy) to break up hard calcium deposits in the carotid arteries of the neck before placing a stent. About 185 people with heavily calcified carotid arteries will be enrolled. The main goal is to see if the procedure is safe, measuring rates of death, stroke, or heart attack within 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Shockwave SkyRunner Carotid Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Catheter (a device that uses sound waves to break up calcium in arteries)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could make carotid stenting safer and more effective for people with heavily calcified neck arteries, reducing the risk of stroke or death during the procedure.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may not prove the device is better than existing treatments. Risks include stroke, heart attack, or death from the procedure.
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