Protected carotid stenting for narrowed neck arteries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of two tools—a balloon guide catheter and a filter—to make carotid artery stenting safer. It aims to prevent debris from reaching the brain during the procedure, which may reduce the risk of stroke.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a narrowed carotid artery in the neck that is either causing symptoms (like a mini-stroke) with at least 50% narrowing, or is symptom-free but severely narrowed (at least 70%).
- You can care for yourself and have no major disability (score of 0 or 1 on the mRS scale).
- Your doctor has planned to treat you with a stent.
- You agree to the procedure and sign a consent form.
- You do not have severe kidney disease (eGFR less than 30).
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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