Screening for brain artery blockage using eye exams
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a simple eye exam can help screen for blocked brain arteries. It may help find people at risk earlier without invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have had a head and neck imaging test (like DSA, CTA, MRA, or HR-MRI) in the last 2 weeks.
- You must be able to sit still for an eye exam and follow instructions.
- You must agree to join the study and sign a consent form.
- You cannot have poor-quality eye images, brain masses, severe heart/liver/kidney disease, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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