Stent study for asymptomatic carotid artery blockage
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a stent procedure to open a severely blocked carotid artery in people who have not had a stroke or mini-stroke from that blockage recently. It aims to see if the procedure is safe and effective for preventing future strokes.
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Who can take part
- Age between 40 and 80 years.
- Severe blockage (70-99%) in one carotid artery, without symptoms from it in the last 6 months.
- The other carotid artery is not severely blocked (less than 70%).
- You have chosen not to have traditional surgery (carotid endarterectomy).
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits for 12 months.
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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