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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Auryon Atherectomy System With Standard Balloon Angioplasty Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Alone

Randomized Controlled Trial of the Auryon Atherectomy System Used in Combination With Standard Balloon Angioplasty Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Alone Treating Infrapopliteal Lesions in Subjects With Critical Limb Ischemia

Auryon Atherectomy System With Standard Balloon Angioplasty Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Alone (NCT06777901) is a Phase 4 interventional studying Peripheral Arterial Diseases, sponsored by Angiodynamics, Inc.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty safe and effective in treating lower limb blockages. The main question it aims to answer is: Is treatment with Auryon Atherectomy System more effective than angioplasty alone in preventing death, amputation, revascularization and improving patency? Researchers will compare the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty to balloon angioplasty alone.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment has been approved by the FDA. They monitor long-term safety, real-world effectiveness, and any rare side effects that only emerge in larger populations over longer periods. Phase 4 results sometimes lead to label changes, additional warnings, or — rarely — withdrawal of approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 224 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Peripheral Arterial Diseases subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Age of subject is ≥ 18. - Estimated life expectancy ≥1 year. - Subject is able and willing to comply with all assessments in the study. - Subject has been informed of the nature of the study, agrees to participate, and has signed the approved consent form. - Rutherford Category classification of 4 or 5 of the target limb. - Subject is a suitable candidate for angiography and endovascular intervention in the opinion of the investigator or per hospital guidelines. Angiographic Inclusion Criteria - Target lesion that is located in a native, de novo infra-popliteal artery (extending from P3 of the popliteal artery to the margin of the ankle mortise). - Target lesions(s) must be viewed angiographically and have 50-100% stenosis. - Only a single lesion is included in the study per subject. - The vessel segment distal to the target lesion must be patent all the way to the ankle, with no significant lesion (≥ 50% stenosis). - Lesion length ≥50mm and ≤300mm. - Intraluminal crossing of the lesion. Successful crossing is defined as tip of the guidewire distal to the target lesion in the absence of flow limiting dissections or perforations. If this is not certain, IVUS or OCT may be used to verify this at the operator's discretion. - Target Lesion reference vessel diameter (RVD) between 1.5mm - 4.5mm by investigator estimate. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Target lesion is in a vessel graft or synthetic graft. - Treatment of target lesion with radial access. - Planned target limb major amputation (above-the-ankle). - Acute limb ischemia or required thrombolysis as a primary treatment modality of the target limb. - History of prior endovascular or surgical procedure on the index limb within 30 days prior to enrollment or planned within 30 days of the index procedure. - Subject is pregnant or breastfeeding. (Female subjects of childbearing potential must be non-breastfeeding and have a negative pregnancy test ≤ 7 days before the procedure.) ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age of subject is ≥ 18. * Estimated life expectancy ≥1 year. * Subject is able and willing to comply with all assessments in the study. * Subject has been informed of the nature of the study, agrees to participate, and has signed the approved consent form. * Rutherford Category classification of 4 or 5 of the target limb. * Subject is a suitable candidate for angiography and endovascular intervention in the opinion of the investigator or per hospital guidelines. Angiographic Inclusion Criteria * Target lesion that is located in a native, de novo infra-popliteal artery (extending from P3 of the popliteal artery to the margin of the ankle mortise). * Target lesions(s) must be viewed angiographically and have 50-100% stenosis. * Only a single lesion is included in the study per subject. * The vessel segment distal to the target lesion must be patent all the way to the ankle, with no significant lesion (≥ 50% stenosis). * Lesion length ≥50mm and ≤300mm. * Intraluminal crossing of the lesion. Successful crossing is defined as tip of the guidewire distal to the target lesion in the absence of flow limiting dissections or perforations. If this is not certain, IVUS or OCT may be used to verify this at the operator's discretion. * Target Lesion reference vessel diameter (RVD) between 1.5mm - 4.5mm by investigator estimate. Exclusion Criteria: * Target lesion is in a vessel graft or synthetic graft. * Treatment of target lesion with radial access. * Planned target limb major amputation (above-the-ankle). * Acute limb ischemia or required thrombolysis as a primary treatment modality of the target limb. * History of prior endovascular or surgical procedure on the index limb within 30 days prior to enrollment or planned within 30 days of the index procedure. * Subject is pregnant or breastfeeding. (Female subjects of childbearing potential must be non-breastfeeding and have a negative pregnancy test ≤ 7 days before the procedure.) * Subject has a known coagulopathy or has bleeding diatheses/disorder, thrombocytopenia with platelet count less than 100,000/microliter / less than 80,000K. * Subject in whom antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated. * Subject has known allergy to contrast agents or medications used to perform endovascular intervention that cannot be adequately pre-treated. * Myocardial infarction within 60 days prior to enrollment. * History of stroke/CVA/TIA within 60 days prior to enrollment. * History of thrombolytic therapy within 14 days of enrollment. * Subject has acute or chronic renal disease defined as serum creatinine of \>2.5 mg/dL or \>220 umol/L, or is on dialysis. * Subject is participating in another research study involving an investigational agent (pharmaceutical, biologic, or medical device) that has not reached the primary endpoint. * Subject has other medical, social or psychological problems that, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude them from receiving this treatment, and the study requirements and evaluations pre- and post-treatment. * Subject experiencing ongoing cardiac problems that per the investigator judgment would not make the subject ideal per the procedure. * Subject has evidence of intracranial or gastrointestinal bleeding within the past 3 months. Angiographic Exclusion Criteria * Failure to treat clinically significant inflow lesions in the ipsilateral iliac, femoral, or P1-P2 segments of the popliteal arteries with \<50% residual stenosis with no serious angiographic complications (e.g., embolism or dissection) prior to treatment of the target lesion. * Residual stenosis, and/or serious angiographic complications (e.g., embolism) prior to the investigational device usage. * The use of adjunctive devices to treat the target lesion other than the investigative Auryon laser catheter and/or PTA devices, such as scoring balloons, drug-eluting balloons, re-entry devices, lithotripsy devices, or other atherectomy devices (with the exception of bailout stents for Class C/D dissections). Subjects that do not meet eligibility criteria for the randomized controlled trial are eligible to be enrolled in the observational study. Observational Study Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects intended to be treated with the Auryon Atherectomy System for de-novo, restenotic or ISR lesions of the infra-popliteal arteries. * Subjects presenting with symptomatic PAD with claudication or CLI by Rutherford Category 2 - 6 of the target limb. * Age of subject is ≥ 18. * Subject has been informed of the nature of the study, agrees to participate, and has signed the approved study consent form. Observational Study Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with any medical condition that would make him/her an inappropriate candidate for treatment with Auryon Atherectomy System as per Instructions for Use (IFU) or investigator's opinion. * Subject is pregnant or breastfeeding. (Female subjects of childbearing potential must be non-breastfeeding and have a negative pregnancy test ≤ 7 days before the procedure.) * Subject is already enrolled in other investigational (interventional) studies that would interfere with study endpoints.

Treatments Being Tested

DEVICE

Auryon Atherectomy System

Auryon Atherectomy System is composed of a laser and catheter

DEVICE

Balloon Angioplasty

Balloon Angioplasty alone

Locations (9)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, California, United States
CIS Grey ASC
Gray, Louisiana, United States
MedStar Health Research Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, United States
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Prisma Heath-University Medical Group
Greenville, South Carolina, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06777901), the sponsor (Angiodynamics, Inc.), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06777901 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty safe and effective in treating lower limb blockages. The main question it aims to answer is: Is treatment with Auryon Atherectomy System more effective than angioplasty alone in preventing death, amputation, revascularization and improving patency? Researchers will compare the Auryon Atherectomy System with balloon angioplasty to balloon angioplasty alone. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06777901?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06777901?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06777901. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06777901. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.