Oral bacteria in carotid artery plaque study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at the bacteria living in your mouth and whether they are linked to plaque buildup in the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck). If you are already scheduled for surgery to remove that plaque, the researchers will take samples from your mouth and the plaque to compare them.
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Who can take part
- You must have a narrowing of the carotid artery in your neck, confirmed by a CT scan.
- You need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for carotid artery surgery at Semmelweis University.
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the 30 days before surgery.
- You must not have a weakened immune system or be on immune-suppressing medications.
- You must be able to have an MRI (no pacemaker, metal implants, or severe claustrophobia).
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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