Compare surgery vs balloon/stent for re-narrowed neck artery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for a carotid artery that has narrowed again after a prior stent: surgery (endarterectomy) versus repeat balloon treatment with or without stenting. It may help find which approach works better to prevent further narrowing and complications.
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Who can take part
- You have a carotid stent that has narrowed again (about 70–99% re-narrowing).
- A doctor says you need a procedure to treat this re-narrowing.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You can carry out daily activities fairly independently (modified Rankin score 0–2).
- You can give signed consent to join the study.
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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