Risk prediction for stroke in carotid artery narrowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans to build a risk prediction model for stroke and other cerebrovascular events in people with carotid artery stenosis (narrowing of the neck arteries). By participating, you help doctors better understand who is at highest risk, which may lead to more personalized treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with narrowing of the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) due to plaque buildup.
- You agree to take part in the study and sign a consent form.
- You do not have severe narrowing of arteries inside your brain.
- You do not have other causes of stroke like a heart clot, artery inflammation, or a trapped aneurysm.
- You do not have cancer, a rheumatic disease, a blood disorder, or other conditions that change your blood.
- You can safely have an MRI scan and are not allergic to the contrast dye (gadolinium).
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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