The objective of this clinical evaluation is to evaluate the immediate and long-term (up to 12 months) outcome of NanoCrossTM balloon catheter (Covidien) in a prospective, non-randomised, controlled investigation for the treatment of patients with critical limb ischemia (Rutherford 4-5) due to the presence of lesions of minimally 10cm in length at the level of the below-the-knee arteries.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
OLV Aalst
Alast, Belgium
Imelda Hospital
Bonheiden, Belgium
AZ Sint-Blasius
Dendermonde, Belgium
RZ Heilig Hart Tienen
Tienen, Belgium
primary Patency
Primary patency at 12 months, defined as absence of restenosis (≥50% stenosis) or occlusion within the originally treated lesion based on duplex ultrasound (systolic velocity ratio no greater than 2.4) and without prior TLR are defined as being primary patent at the 12-month follow-up
Time frame: 12 Months
Technical success
Technical success, defined as the ability to cross and dilate the lesion to achieve residual angiographic stenosis no greater than 30%.
Time frame: Day 0 (=procedure date)
Hemodynamic primary patency
Hemodynamic primary patency rate at 1 and 6-month follow-up. Patients that present without a hemodynamically significant stenosis at the target area on duplex ultrasound (systolic velocity ratio no greater than 2.4) and without prior TLR are defined as being primary patent at the given follow-up.
Time frame: 1 and 6 months follow-up
Limb-salvage rate
Limb-salvage rate at all follow-up visits, defined as absence of major amputation. Major amputation is defined as amputation at or above the ankle, as opposed to minor amputation, being an amputation at or below metatarsal level, preserving functionality of the foot).
Time frame: 1, 6 and 12 months follow-up
Primary assisted patency rate
Primary assisted patency rate at 1, 6, 12-month follow-up. Defined as flow through the treated lesion maintained by repeat percutaneous intervention completed prior to complete vessel closure.
Time frame: 1, 6, 12-month follow-up
Secondary patency rate
Secondary patency rate at 1, 6, 12-month follow-up. Defined as flow through the treated lesion maintained by repeat percutaneous intervention after occlusion of the target lesion.
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Time frame: 1, 6, 12-month follow-up
Target lesion revascularization
Target lesion revascularization (TLR) is defined as a repeat intervention to maintain or re-establish patency within the region of the treated arterial vessel plus 5 mm proximal and distal to the treated lesion edge.
Time frame: 1 day, 1 month, 6 month and 12 month follow-up
Clinical success at follow-up
Clinical success at follow-up is defined as an improvement of Rutherford classification at 1 day and 1, 6, 12-month follow-up of one class or more as compared to the pre-procedure Rutherford classification.
Time frame: 1 day and 1, 6, 12-month follow-up
Number of patients with Serious Adverse Events (SAE) as a measure of safety
Serious adverse events as defined as any clinical event that is fatal, life-threatening, or judged to be severe by the investigator; resulted in persistent or significant disability; necessitated surgical or percutaneous intervention; or required prolonged hospitalization
Time frame: 1 day, 1 month, 6 month and 12 month follow-up