Procedure trial for blocked carotid artery to improve brain blood flow
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies an endovascular procedure to reopen a chronically blocked carotid artery and improve blood flow to the brain. It also compares outcomes against standard care in part of the study, for people who show abnormal brain circulation on brain scans.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 20 or older
- Your brain scan (CT perfusion or MRI) shows abnormal blood flow
- You have not had a stroke or TIA on the same side as the blocked carotid artery within the last 90 days
- You can take study blood-thinner (antiplatelet) medicines without needing to stop them within 3 months after the procedure
- You have no recent brain bleeding (within 12 months) and no major stomach bleeding that would stop blood thinners (within 1 month)
- You are able to understand the study and give consent (and you do not have severe dementia)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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