Minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease

Endovascular Denervation for the Treatment of Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease

NA · Zhongda Hospital · NCT05345431

This study tests a new minimally invasive treatment for people with peripheral artery disease to see if it can reduce pain and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment54 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorZhongda Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT05345431 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effects of endovascular arterial denervation using a multi-electrode radiofrequency ablation system on patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The procedure aims to reduce sympathetic nerve excitability, which is believed to contribute to lower limb ischemia. By restoring normal sympathetic activity, the treatment seeks to alleviate symptoms such as pain and discomfort, ultimately improving patients' quality of life. Participants will be monitored for changes in their condition following the intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with clinically confirmed PAD in Rutherford category II-VI.

Not a fit: Patients with recent thrombolytic therapy, vascular bypass surgery, or serious comorbidities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve symptoms and quality of life for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that sympathetic overactivity plays a role in PAD, suggesting that this approach may be promising, though it may not have been extensively tested in this specific manner.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. eligible subjects aged 18-75 years,
2. clinically confirmed PAD patients in Rutherford category II-VI.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. thrombolytic therapy performed within 30 days,
2. patients who had undergone vascular bypass surgery before this study,
3. allergy or contraindication of antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, thrombolytic drugs and contrast agents,
4. patients with obvious bleeding tendency, coagulation dysfunction, hypercoagulability and blood system diseases,
5. serious liver and kidney diseases,
6. history of hemorrhagic stroke within the last 1 month or ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack within 2 weeks,
7. pacemaker implants,
8. patients who are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning pregnancy,
9. expected survival \< 24 months.

Where this trial is running

Nanjing, Jiangsu

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: PAD

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.