Neck stent placement for carotid artery narrowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of stent placed through a small incision in the neck (not the groin) to treat a narrowed carotid artery, which can reduce the risk of stroke. You may be eligible if you have significant artery narrowing and are considered higher risk for traditional neck surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have significant narrowing in the carotid artery (a major neck artery) that is either causing symptoms (like a mini-stroke or vision loss) or is very severe.
- You must have at least one condition that makes the standard surgery (carotid endarterectomy) risky, such as being over 70 years old, having heart or lung disease, or having had prior neck radiation.
- You cannot have certain heart conditions like atrial fibrillation or a recent heart valve replacement, as these could increase the risk of blood clots.
- You must not have had another stent placed in the same artery or have a completely blocked artery on the side to be treated.
- You cannot have had major surgery or a heart procedure within 30 days before or after the study procedure.
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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