Study of surgery for blocked carotid arteries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial looks at how well surgery and diagnostic tests work for people with a blocked carotid artery (the main artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain). It may help if you have reduced blood flow to part of your brain and are able to understand instructions and communicate.
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Who can take part
- You have a complete blockage of the internal carotid artery, confirmed by imaging.
- Blood flow to part of your brain is at least 30% less than normal.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have no major language or thinking problems.
- You have no other serious brain or heart conditions that would make the procedure unsafe.
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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