Studying a new balloon procedure for calcified carotid artery disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon (IVL) to treat hardened plaque in the neck arteries that supply blood to the brain. It is for people who need a stent but whose previous balloon treatment did not work well.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have significant calcium buildup in the carotid artery (neck artery) that is narrowing the passage.
- If you have had stroke symptoms (like weakness or vision problems) within 6 months, the narrowing must be at least 50%. If you have had no symptoms, the narrowing must be at least 70%.
- You are able to care for yourself (score of 2 or less on a standard disability scale).
- You are already scheduled for a carotid stent and have had a standard balloon procedure that did not fully open the artery.
- You do not have other serious health problems that would make the procedure unsafe.
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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