The Study to Compare SMART Nitinol Stent and Balloon Angioplasty (SIT-UP)
Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusions
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusions
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Symptomatic leg ischemia by Rutherford Classification (category 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5); duration of intermittent claudication (category 1-3) should be at least 3 months; One de-novo or restenotic SFA with an occluded length > 5 to < 22 cm; Patent popliteal artery on the index side (without > 50% stenotic (re) stenotic lesions) and at least single vessel infrapopliteal runoff (without > 50% stenotic (re) stenotic lesions). However, balloon angioplasty to further improve the blood flow is allowed at the index procedure. Exclusion Criteria: Revascularization involving the same limb 30 days prior to the index procedure or a planned revascularization within 30 days after the index procedure; Patients having severe stenoses or total occlusions of the iliac artery on the same side must be excluded. However, intervention to restore adequate blood flow during the index procedure (prior to the treatment of the target lesion) is allowed; Requiring stent placement in the popliteal artery. For the purpose of this protocol all lesions are to be located at least three centimetres proximal to the superior edge of the patella.
Sites / Locations
- Univeristy Hospital Bern
- University Hospital Zurich
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
1
2
Cordis SMART™ nitinol self expandable stent
balloon