Stent or procedure for narrowed carotid artery after neck radiation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies a carotid artery procedure (revascularization) to treat a major narrowing in the neck artery that happened after you had radiation for head or neck cancer. It may help prevent stroke risk by improving blood flow to the brain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had radiation for head and neck cancer, and the neck artery narrowing showed up at least 1 year after finishing radiation
- Your carotid artery narrowing is confirmed by imaging (like ultrasound, CT angiography, MRI, or angiography) and is more than 50%
- This narrowing is in the same side as the radiation area (the treated field included part of the carotid system)
- You are not being treated only for “re-narrowing” after a previous carotid procedure
- You cannot have certain other brain vessel problems (like arteriovenous malformation or aneurysm) or severe narrowing/blocked artery inside the head on that same side
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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