Brain Safety During Carotid Artery Surgery Under General Anesthesia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study watches for brain damage during carotid artery surgery (a procedure to clear blocked arteries in your neck). Researchers use brain scans and cognitive tests to see if general anesthesia affects your brain during the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for carotid endarterectomy (surgery to clean out a blocked carotid artery in your neck)
- You can complete a short memory and thinking test (MoCA) before and after surgery
- You can safely have an MRI scan (no pacemakers, cochlear implants, or metal brain clips)
- You do not have severe neurological conditions that would prevent testing
- You are willing to give informed consent and participate in the full study
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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