New 'Woundsome' technique aims to save legs from amputation
NCT ID NCT07488637
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a procedure called woundsome revascularization in 50 people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), the most severe form of peripheral artery disease. Doctors use balloon angioplasty to open blocked arteries that supply blood directly to the wound area. The goal is to see if this targeted approach can save more limbs from amputation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (balloon angioplasty)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve limb salvage rates for people with severe leg artery disease, reducing the need for amputation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or vessel damage.
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Locations
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Vascular and Endovascular surgery department Assiut university
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71511, Egypt
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