New surgery for carotid artery narrowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a specific surgical technique called Gao's Triple Eversion Carotid Endarterectomy for people with significant narrowing of the carotid artery. The goal is to prevent strokes by removing the blockage.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a narrowing of the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck that carries blood to your brain).
- If you have had symptoms (like a mini-stroke or temporary vision loss), the narrowing is more than 50%.
- If you have no symptoms, the narrowing is 70% or more.
- The narrowing was confirmed by a special X-ray or scan (DSA or CTA) before surgery.
- You do not have narrowing at the very beginning of the common carotid artery.
- You are not being considered for this surgery if you have no symptoms and the narrowing is less than 50%.
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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