Stent treatment versus medicines for blocked neck artery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares a drug-coated stent placed in a neck (vertebral) artery versus best medical treatment with medicines and risk-factor control. It aims to reduce problems caused by a badly narrowed artery after recent stroke-like symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- A scan shows the neck vertebral artery is 70% to 99% blocked (with enough vessel size to place a stent).
- You had stroke-like symptoms from this artery within the last 3 months, such as stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and your disability score is mild (mRS 3 or less).
- You have at least two major risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, heavy alcohol use, obesity, or sleep apnea.
- You (or your guardian) can read, understand, and sign the consent form.
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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