Evaluating a new treatment for calcified carotid artery stenosis

A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Objective Performance Criteria Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Single-Use Neurovascular Intravascular Shockwave Catheter and Intravascular Shockwave Therapy Device for Pretreatment of Calcified Lesions in the Extracranial Carotid Artery (CREATE Trial)) (Extended Follow-Up)

Observational Shanghai Bluesail Boyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · NCT06936189

This study is testing a new treatment for people with narrowed carotid arteries due to calcium buildup to see if it helps improve their condition safely over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment204 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai Bluesail Boyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06936189 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial assesses the long-term safety and efficacy of an intravascular lithotripsy system designed for pre-treatment of calcified carotid artery stenosis. It is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study involving 204 participants who have symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. Participants will be followed up at 3 and 6 months postoperatively to evaluate surgical success and other secondary endpoints related to re-narrowing and adverse events. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of this novel treatment approach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18-80 with symptomatic or asymptomatic calcified carotid artery stenosis confirmed by imaging studies.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have calcified carotid artery stenosis or those who have contraindications for carotid artery stenting may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve surgical outcomes and reduce complications for patients with calcified carotid artery stenosis.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in treating calcified lesions in other vascular territories.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

All patients participating in this extended follow-up period are sourced from the registered clinical trial.

Exclusion criteria:

none

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Carotid Artery Stenosis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.