Study of a new shunt system for carotid artery blockage treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special shunt system to protect your brain during carotid artery stenting. It may help people with severe blockages in the neck artery that supplies blood to the brain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a significant blockage in the internal carotid artery that is either causing symptoms (like a mini-stroke) in the last 6 months or is very severe (over 70% blocked) without symptoms.
- Your common carotid artery is wide enough (more than 6 mm) for the procedure.
- You do not have other serious heart problems, bleeding issues, or recent major surgeries.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, and you can follow study visits.
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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