ORbital Atherectomy for Lesion Preparation in Patients With Chronic Limb-threatening ischEmia (NCT07270562) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ORbital Atherectomy for Lesion Preparation in Patients With Chronic Limb-threatening ischEmia
250 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
ORACLE is a Europe-wide study that will follow 250 people with critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). It aims to see how well orbital atherectomy (OA) works in real-life practice. OA is a procedure that uses a tiny spinning tool to gently remove hard calcium from inside an artery, helping to open the vessel so other treatments-like balloons or stents-can work better. The study focuses on people who have heavily calcified arteries in the femoropopliteal or infrapopliteal areas of the leg.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Rutherford classification category ≥4;
. Treatment of femoropopliteal or infrapopliteal calcified lesions with OA using the Stealth 360 peripheral OA System;
. Calcification of target lesions must be visible on fluoroscopy or CT-angiography;
. Patients competent and willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Minors and other vulnerable populations who may not be able to give informed consent freely or for whom participation is not essential to the study (incapacitated and unconscious individuals, persons deprived of liberty, pregnant and breastfeeding women, etc.);
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
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Number of lesions with ≤30% residual stenosis after completion of full planned procedure
Timeframe: Immediately after procedure completion
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07270562
SponsorCardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe