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Shockwave stent trial pulled before it began
NCT ID NCT05147363
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to test a special shockwave device that uses sound waves to crack calcium buildup in leg arteries before placing a stent. The goal was to improve stent fit and long-term blood flow in people with severe peripheral artery disease. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shockwave Intravenous Lithotripsy device with a Supera stent
- What this could lead to
- If it had worked, this approach could have improved stent success and long-term blood flow in leg arteries, reducing the need for repeat procedures.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. The procedure also carries risks like vessel injury or heart events.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Started
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Dec 2020
- Finished
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Jul 2022
- 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
50 consented adults 18 years of age or older, identified to have de novo, severely calcified femoral popliteal arteries requiring revascularization
- 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: * age ≥ 18 years * Treatment for de novo, densely calcified femoral popliteal arteries with 70-100% stenosis as measured by IVUS. * Lesion lengths up to 140 mm. * Planned follow-up within the health clinic. Exclusion Criteria: * Calcified femoral popliteal arteries that show \<70% stenosis by angiography. * Calcified femoral popliteal arteries with 100% stenosis in which the lesion cannot be crossed after pre-dilation with a 2-3mm balloon. * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent, including but not limited to cognitive or language barriers (reading or comprehension). * Thrombophlebitis or deep venous thrombus, within the previous 30 days. * Evidence of end stage renal disease (ESRD) or stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD). * Currently receiving treatment in an investigational device or drug study or anticipate participating in an investigational device or drug study for the duration of this study. * Anticipated life expectancy less than 6 months. * Lack of phone or email for contact.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Houma, Louisiana, 70360, United States
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