Efficacy and Safety Comparison of the Endovascular and the Hybrid Methods for the Treatment of Pr… (NCT04590131) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy and Safety Comparison of the Endovascular and the Hybrid Methods for the Treatment of Prolonged Atherosclerotic Lesions of the Femoral-popliteal Segment Above the Knee, TASC II, Type D
Russia100 participantsStarted 2020-11-01
Plain-language summary
A recent study, where the authors studied the effectiveness of stenting of prolonged lesions (\>200 mm) of the femoral-popliteal segment with nitinol stents (TASC II, D), showed unsatisfactory primary patency rates (45%) within 2 years follow up (Lin et al, 2015). One of the possible solutions to the problem of breakage of stents in the femoral-popliteal position is a modified method of their manufacture by braiding from nitinol wire. Another possible solution to the problem of stent breakage in the femoral-popliteal position is fasciotomy in Gunter's canal with dissection of the lamina vasto-adductoria. According to a pilot randomized study (Karpenko et al, 2019), the primary patency at 24 months was 60% in the stenting group supplemented with fasciotomy in Gunter's canal, and 28.5% in the stenting group without fasciotomy. These facts prove the need for a comparative study on a cohort of patients using a biomimetic interwoven nitinol stent. This is a pilot prospective, randomized, open-label study. The main objective of the study is to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of two methods of treating prolonged atherosclerotic lesions (TASC II, type D) of the arteries of the femoropopliteal segment above the knee.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* age\> 18 years;
* CLI category 3 - 6 by Rutherford classification;
* Prolonged atherosclerotic occlusive lesion of the femoropopliteal arterial segment above the knee (Type D by TASC II classification), confirmed by CT or arteriography;
* De novo lesion;
* Patient informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18;
* Potentially pregnant women;
* Asymptomatic lesion;
* Acute ischemia;
* Previous treatment on the affected segment;
* Not atherosclerotic lesion;
* Severe comorbidity with a life expectancy of fewer than 2 years;
* Contraindications to antiplatelet therapy;
* Patient participation in another clinical trial;
* Inability to monitor the patient.
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
Timeframe: 24 months
2
primary assisted patency
Timeframe: 24 months
3
secondary patency
Timeframe: 24 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04590131
SponsorMeshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation