Carotid stent vs. medication for recent stroke risk
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a carotid artery stent plus medication is better than medication alone at preventing another stroke in people who recently had a stroke or eye blockage caused by a non-narrowing but risky carotid plaque.
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Who can take part
- Had a stroke or sudden vision loss in the last 2 weeks from a carotid plaque that blocks less than half the artery.
- The plaque on the affected side shows high-risk features like being thick, uneven, or having a core of fat or bleeding, confirmed by CT or MRI.
- No other clear cause of stroke was found, such as heart-related clots or small vessel disease.
- You can take two blood thinners before the procedure.
- You are 18 or older and able to give consent.
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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