Carotid artery stenting with oxygen therapy for severe narrowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a special oxygen treatment (intermittent hypoxia) to the standard procedure of placing a stent in the carotid artery helps people with severe narrowing of the artery in the neck. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24, which is a healthy range.
- You have severe narrowing (70-99%) of one carotid artery in your neck, but not completely blocked.
- You are scheduled to have a stent placed in that artery.
- You are willing to undergo MRI scans and follow the study procedures.
- You can take blood thinners like aspirin and clopidogrel without allergic reactions.
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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