The THOR IDE Study (NCT05916950) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The THOR IDE Study
United States155 participantsStarted 2024-10-29
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the Thor system in adult (≥ 18 year old) patients with de novo (new, never treated) calcified lesions in infrainguinal (leg) arteries (peripheral artery disease or PAD).
The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* Is the Thor system safe in treating these lesions
* Does the Thor system work to treat these lesions
Participants will:
* Receive treatment with the Thor system
* Have follow-up visits at Discharge, 30 days, 6 months, and 12 months
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient age is ≥18 years
* Patient agrees to participate and to comply with the protocol by signing an IRB approved patient consent form
* Patient is able to walk unassisted or with non-motorized assistive devices
* Patient has PAD with documented Rutherford Class 2-4 of the target limb
* Anticipated life expectancy \>12 months, in the opinion of the investigator at the time of enrollment.
Angiographic Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient has de novo atherosclerotic disease of the native SFA and/or the popliteal arteries
* Target lesion has ≥70% diameter stenosis by investigator via visual assessment
* Target lesion length ≤150mm. Total treatment zone may not exceed 150mm, and may include one or more lesions.
* Chronic total occlusion lesion length is \<100mm of the total ≤150mm target lesion
* Minimum reference vessel diameter (RVD) 4.0mm by visual estimate
* Target lesion crossed and intraluminal guidewire placement confirmed; successful crossing defined as tip of the guidewire distal to the target lesion in the absence of flow limiting dissections or perforations
* At least one patent tibial vessel (defined as \<50% stenosis) with runoff to the foot
* Target lesion has moderate to severe calcification graded using the Peripheral Academic Research Consortium (PARC) criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient has active infection requiring antibiotic therapy
* Stenting planned within the target lesion
* Known positive for COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks and a…
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.