New balloon coated with drug could save limbs in severe artery disease

NCT ID NCT06330493

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a paclitaxel-coated balloon to a standard balloon for opening blocked arteries below the knee in people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia, a serious condition that can lead to amputation. About 288 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if the drug-coated balloon is better at keeping arteries open and preventing major amputations at 6 months, while being as safe as the standard balloon.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a better treatment option to save limbs and improve blood flow in patients with severe leg artery disease.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with 288 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug coating may not work better than standard treatment, and there are risks like restenosis or need for repeat procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia limb ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • AZ Sint Blasius Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Dendermonde, Belgium

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  • American Endovascular and Amputation Prevention (AEAP)

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    Orange, New Jersey, 92868, United States

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  • Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    RECRUITING

    Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660, United States

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  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (BSW)

    RECRUITING

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

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  • California Cardiovascular Consultants and Medical Associates

    RECRUITING

    Fremont, California, 94545, United States

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  • Clements University Hospital (UTSW)

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195-0001, United States

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  • Columbia University/NYPH

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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  • Cornell University

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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  • First Coast Cardiovascular Institute

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    Jacksonville, Florida, 32255, United States

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  • John Muir Health

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    Concord, California, 94520, United States

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  • Medical University Graz

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    Graz, 8036, Austria

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  • Miami Vascular Center

    RECRUITING

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

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  • Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation

    WITHDRAWN

    Davenport, Iowa, 52801, United States

  • Miriam Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States

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  • North Dallas Research Associates (NDRA)

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    McKinney, Texas, 75069, United States

  • South Charlotte General & Vascular Surgery

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    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28278, United States

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  • Sunrise Vascular

    RECRUITING

    Danville, Virginia, 24541, United States

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  • Yale School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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