How common is a carotid web in young people?
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study checks how often a small flap of tissue (called a carotid web) appears in the neck arteries of young people. It uses a simple ultrasound to look for this condition, which may help doctors understand stroke risk in younger adults.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 25 years old.
- You are able to understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You have not had surgery on the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck).
- You have never had radiation therapy to your neck.
- You do not have a known blood vessel condition that would make it hard to see the carotid web.
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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