Shockwave blasts through hardened leg arteries in new combo treatment

NCT ID NCT05291247

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested a two-step treatment for people with severely hardened leg arteries (peripheral artery disease). First, a shockwave device was used to crack the calcium buildup, then a drug-coated stent was placed to keep the artery open. The study included 50 adults with symptoms like leg pain or wounds. The goal was to see if the combo was safe and kept arteries open for 12 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Klinikum Hochsauerland

    Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, 59759, Germany

  • SRH Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach

    Baden-Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, 76307, Germany

  • St. Marien Hospital Lünen

    Lünen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 44534, Germany

  • University Hospital Eppendorf

    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20246, Germany

  • University Hospital Essen

    Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45147, Germany

  • University Hospital LMU Munich

    Munich, Bavaria, 80337, Germany

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