Stroke prevention during carotid artery stenting
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a balloon guide catheter during carotid artery stenting helps prevent strokes during the procedure. It is for people who have significant narrowing in the carotid artery in their neck.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have significant narrowing in the carotid artery (in the neck) – either 50% or more if you've had symptoms like a stroke or mini-stroke, or 70% or more if you haven't had symptoms
- You are able to have a stent (a small mesh tube) placed in the artery
- You can commit to follow-up visits and sign a consent form
- You have not had a recent stroke, heart attack, or brain bleed in the last 3 months
- You don't have conditions that would make the procedure unsafe, like severe artery twisting, blood clotting issues, or need for dialysis
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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