Can eye nerve test predict brain complications after carotid surgery?
Part of Eyes & vision, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial checks if measuring the nerve sheath in your eye can help doctors predict brain-related problems after carotid artery surgery. It aims to improve safety during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective carotid artery surgery under general anesthesia.
- You are able to breathe on your own and are awake and alert before surgery.
- You do not have any neurological issues not caused by your carotid artery condition.
- You are not currently on a breathing tube.
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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