Clinical trials

Severely calcified coronary artery disease means that calcium has built up in the blood vessels that supply the heart. This makes coronary procedures more difficult and increases the risk of complications during and after treatment. The LOCATION Study is a large clinical study designed to compare different commonly used treatment strategies for patients with severely calcified coronary arteries who need a coronary stent. The study aims to find safer and more effective ways to prepare the artery and place the stent in order to improve long-term outcomes. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to one of four treatment groups during their coronary procedure. The treatments differ in two ways: (1) how the calcified artery is prepared before placing the stent, and (2) how imaging is used to guide stent placement. One method uses a shockwave-based device to help break calcium in the artery, while the other uses standard balloon treatment. For imaging guidance, one approach uses a high-resolution imaging catheter inside the artery, and the other relies on standard X-ray imaging. All participants will receive a standard, approved drug-eluting stent as part of routine care. The main goal of the study is to determine which treatment approach best reduces serious heart-related problems over three years. These problems include heart-related death, heart attack in the treated vessel, or the need for another procedure on the same vessel. Adults aged 18 years or older with significant coronary artery narrowing and severe calcium buildup may be eligible to participate. All participants must provide written informed consent before joining the study. Participants will be followed during their hospital stay and through regular follow-up visits or phone calls for up to three years after the procedure. Information collected during the study will help doctors better understand how to treat patients with severely calcified coronary arteries in the future. Participation in this study is voluntary, and patients may withdraw at any time without affecting their medical care. All study devices used in this trial are approved for clinical use, and patient privacy will be protected according to applicable regulations.

* Clinical Trial Summary * Trial Title:\*\* CREATE Trial: Safety and Efficacy of IVL for Carotid Calcified Lesions * Sponsor:\*\* Shanghai Bluesail Boyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. * Clinical Trial Leader:\*\* Beijing Anzhen Hospital * Coordinating Investigator:\*\* Prof. Huo Xiaochuan * Study Purpose This trial assesses a new device-a single-use neurovascular intravascular shockwave catheter and therapy device-for treating calcified blockages in the carotid artery. It uses sound waves to break up calcium deposits, facilitating stent placement and blood flow restoration. * Eligibility * Adults aged 18-80 with severe carotid artery narrowing (≥50% symptomatic or ≥70% asymptomatic) due to calcium buildup. * Patients who failed standard balloon dilation. * Exclusions include pregnancy, recent strokes/heart attacks, uncontrolled hypertension, or other high-risk conditions. * Study Design * \*\*Type:\*\* Prospective, multicenter, single-arm trial. * \*\*Sample Size:\*\* 204 patients across multiple hospitals. * \*\*Duration:\*\* 1-month follow-up post-procedure. * Procedures 1. \*\*Pre-treatment:\*\* Imaging (CT angiography, ultrasound) to confirm eligibility. 2. \*\*Procedure:\*\* Shockwave catheter breaks up calcium, followed by stent placement. 3. \*\*Follow-up:\*\* Assessments at 7 days (or discharge) and 1 month post-procedure. * Benefits and Risks * \*\*Benefits:\*\* Improved stent placement success, reduced risk of complications, minimally invasive with shorter recovery time. * \*\*Risks:\*\* Bleeding, infection, vessel damage, stroke, heart attack, device malfunction. Risks are closely monitored with emergency protocols. * Patient Protections * Ethics committee approval and strict safety guidelines. * Voluntary participation with the option to withdraw anytime. * Free treatment and compensation for trial-related injuries. * For Healthcare Providers * \*\*Innovation:\*\* Adapts coronary lithotripsy technology for carotid use. * \*\*Evidence:\*\* Supported by preclinical data and a pilot study (100% success rate in 5 patients). * \*\*Endpoints:\*\* Primary: Stent success (residual stenosis \<30%) and 30-day major adverse events. Secondary: Device success rate, repeat procedures, long-term outcomes. * Contact Information For questions, contact: \*\*Ms. Zhang Yanjiao\*\* Email: [email protected]

Purpose: To assess the long-term safety and efficacy of the intravascular lithotripsy system for pre-treatment of calcified carotid artery stenosis. Design: Prospective, multicenter, single-arm study with an extended follow-up period. Sample Size: 204 participants (based on the final number of cases enrolled in the registration trial). Endpoints: Primary: Surgical success rate (residual stenosis \<30% after stenting). Secondary: Target lesion re-narrowing rate, target lesion revascularization rate, MAE rate, ipsilateral stroke rate, and MACCE rate at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Follow-Up: Participants will be followed up at 3 months ±15 days and 6 months ±30 days postoperatively. Inclusion criteria: All patients participating in this extended follow-up period are sourced from the registered clinical trial. Ethics and Consent: The trial will be conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration and Chinese regulations. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants or their legal guardians. Sponsor: Shanghai Lanfan Boyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Principal Investigator: Professor Huo Xiaochuan, Beijing Anzhen Hospital.

The first-phase study is a prospective, single-group observational study. It plans to recruit patients with in-stent restenosis caused by poor stent expansion in the coronary artery. The intravascular shock wave treatment device and the disposable coronary intravascular shock wave catheter produced by Shanghai Lifan Boyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. will be used for treatment. This is a clinical trial to verify the feasibility, preliminary safety and effectiveness of treating in-stent restenosis caused by poor stent expansion in the coronary artery. The second-phase study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial is planned to recruit patients with in - stent restenosis caused by poor coronary stent expansion. These patients will be treated with either the intravascular shock wave treatment device and the disposable coronary intravascular shock wave catheter produced by Shanghai Lifan Boyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd., or a non - compliant balloon dilation catheter (Shandong JW Medical Products Co., Ltd., National Medical Device Registration No. 20213031019). The purpose is to verify the safety and effectiveness of the investigational medical devices in treating in - stent restenosis caused by poor coronary stent expansion.