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Can a new scan predict who will struggle after leg artery surgery?
NCT ID NCT07816757
First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Peripheral artery disease narrows the vessels that carry blood to the legs, and surgery to restore flow does not always go well. Researchers at Fudan University are studying whether CT perfusion, a scan that measures blood flow in tiny vessels, can help predict which patients will face death, amputation, or other serious problems after revascularization. The study follows about 200 adults with PAD for up to two years, using routine scans and medical records. No experimental drugs or devices are involved.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the approach works, doctors could spot high-risk patients earlier and tailor treatment decisions after surgery to restore blood flow.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it can show a link between imaging and outcomes but cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all PAD patients or hospitals.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study will enroll adult patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who are scheduled to undergo vascular reconstruction (endovascular or surgical). Participants will receive CT perfusion imaging prior to the procedure. The study population aims to investigate the predictive value of CT perfusion parameters for postoperative adverse clinical events, with a planned follow-up period of 2 years.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD) confirmed by clinical evaluation and imaging (e.g., CTA, DSA). * Planned to undergo endovascular or surgical revascularization. * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Signed written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to iodinated contrast agents. * Severe renal insufficiency (e.g., eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73m²). * Acute limb ischemia requiring emergency surgery. * Major limb amputation already performed prior to enrollment. * Life expectancy less than 2 years due to severe comorbidities. * Unwilling or unable to complete the 2-year follow-up.
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