Testing a new carotid stent with blood-flow reversal for high-risk patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new carotid stent system used with a special blood-flow reversal device to treat blocked carotid arteries. It is for people with high-risk conditions who might not be good candidates for traditional open surgery, and aims to see if the stent is safe and effective in preventing strokes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- You have a blocked carotid artery that is either causing symptoms (like a mini-stroke or stroke in the last 6 months) or is severely blocked (80% or more) without symptoms.
- You have at least one medical or anatomical condition that makes traditional open surgery riskier, such as age 70+, heart failure, lung disease, prior neck surgery or radiation, or a lesion high in the neck.
- You haven't had any open heart surgery, valve procedure, or other major surgery in the last 30 days.
- You do not have a history of bleeding problems, clotting disorders, a stent in the same carotid artery, or an active infection in your neck.
- You are willing to come back for follow-up visits and take the required medications.
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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