Opening blocked carotid artery for ongoing symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure to open a blocked carotid artery in the neck to improve blood flow to the brain. It's for people who still have symptoms (like weakness or vision problems) despite medical treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a blocked carotid artery that has been present for at least 24 hours.
- You have symptoms like weakness, vision problems, or confusion on the same side as the blockage.
- You have not had a heart attack, unstable angina, or heart failure in the last 6 months.
- You can take blood thinners (like aspirin or clopidogrel) for at least 3 months after the procedure.
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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