Platelet protein study in carotid or femoral surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at a protein made by platelets (small blood cells that help blood clot) in people who are having surgery to unblock the carotid artery (in the neck) or femoral artery (in the leg). The goal is to see if this protein is related to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which might help in understanding heart and blood vessel disease.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You are scheduled to have carotid or femoral endarterectomy (surgery to remove plaque from an artery).
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not currently on dialysis.
- You do not have a condition that prevents you from giving informed 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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