Stenting for narrowed carotid arteries with a special balloon guide
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a balloon guide catheter during carotid artery stenting is safer and more effective than standard stenting. You may qualify if you have significant narrowing in your carotid artery and are a candidate for stenting.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a narrowed carotid artery that is at least 50% blocked (if you had symptoms like a stroke or TIA) or at least 70% blocked (if you have no symptoms).
- You are able to have a stent placed in your carotid artery.
- You do not have severe twistiness or heavy calcification in the artery that would prevent the device from reaching the site.
- You have not had a stent in the same side of your head or neck before.
- You do not have certain other serious medical conditions like recent major stroke, bleeding in the brain, or heart attack.
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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