Study of SilverHawk®/TurboHawk® in Lower Extremity Vessels (DEFINITIVE™ LE) (NCT00883246) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study of SilverHawk®/TurboHawk® in Lower Extremity Vessels (DEFINITIVE™ LE)
800 participantsStarted 2009-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the intermediate and long-term effectiveness of stand-alone atherectomy treatment of peripheral arterial disease in the legs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Has a Rutherford Clinical Category Score of 1 - 6.
* Has evidence of ≥ 50% stenosis or occlusion in the superficial femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, posterior tibial and/or peroneal arteries, confirmed by angiography.
* Has identifiable distal target vessel which upon completion of the intervention, is anticipated to provide re-constitution of blood flow to the foot.
* Exchangeable guidewire must cross lesion(s), with ability of catheter to cross lesion.
* Each discrete target lesion's length is ≤ 20 cm.
* Reference vessel diameter is ≥ 1.5 mm and ≤ 7 mm.
Exclusion Criteria
* Has surgical or endovascular procedure of the target vessel within 14 days prior to the index procedure.
* Has any planned surgical intervention or endovascular procedure within 30 days after the index procedure.
* Has had a previous peripheral bypass affecting the target limb.
* Has end-stage renal disease defined as undergoing hemodialysis for kidney failure.
* Has presence of severe calcification in target lesion(s).
* Has in-stent restenosis of the target lesion.
* Has an aneurysmal target vessel.
* Has significant stenosis or occlusion of inflow tract that has not been revascularized prior to treatment of the target vessel.
* Has perforation, dissection or other injury of the access or target vessel requiring additional stenting or surgical intervention prior to enrollment.
* Has disease that precludes safe advancement of the SilverHawk/TurboHawk device to the target lesi…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Primary Patency Rate (in Patients Treated for Claudication RCC 1-3)
Timeframe: One year
2
Amputation-Free Survival at 1 Year (in Patients Treated for Critical Limb Ischemia RCC 4-6)