Brain imaging study for stroke patients with severe carotid narrowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses advanced PET/MRI scans to measure blood flow and sugar use in the brain. It is for people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke in the past year due to a severely narrowed carotid artery.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke or a mini-stroke (TIA) in the last year, but not in the last 3 weeks.
- An angiogram shows that one of your main neck arteries (carotid) is more than 70% blocked.
- You have not had a fresh stroke seen on an MRI scan.
- You can have an MRI without metal implants, claustrophobia, or other issues.
- You do not have other brain diseases like Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy.
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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