The Study to Treat Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusions. (SUPER UK)
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Arterial Occlusive Diseases focused on measuring Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: One superficial femoral artery de novo or restenotic lesion (> 70% stenosis or occlusions), with a lesion length > 5 to < 22 cm. Patent popliteal artery on the index side, i.e., single vessel runoff or better with at least one of three vessels patent to the lower 1/3 of the calf prior to the day of the procedure. Additional intervention to further improve blood flow to the lower limb is acceptable during the index procedure, but after successful treatment of the study lesions Exclusion Criteria: Revascularisation involving the same limb within 7 days prior to the index procedure or a planned revascularisation within 7 days after the index procedure Patient having total occlusions of the iliac artery on the same side must be excluded. However, intervention to restore adequate blood flow is allowed during the same procedure and prior to the treatment of the study lesion. Patients enrolled in this or other clinical trial or anticipated to be included into a trial, without written approval of the Cordis medical monitor and the principal investigator of this study.
Sites / Locations
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
1
2
Cordis SMART™ nitinol self-expanding stent.
balloon angioplasty