Clinical trials: Carotid Arteriosclerosis
Carotid Arteries
TRACER [F-18] RDG-K5 Carotid Plaque Imaging Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the ability of a new investigational agent compound [F-18] labeled RGD-K5 to detect unstable atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid artery of subjects being considered for carotid…
- Trial name
- K5-C200 (NCT03364270)
- Testing
- PET/CT Imaging with [F-18] RGD-K5
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Balaji Tamarappoo
Carotid Artery Plaque
99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128 Imaging for Carotid Atherosclerosis
This was a single-center, single-dose, study comprising a Proof of Concept (PoC) part and a subsequent Phase II part. The study was being done to assess the ability of the radiotracer 99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128 to image…
- Trial name
- NCT02667457
- Testing
- 99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advanced Accelerator Applications
Carotid Atherosclerosis
Merck Carotid Atherosclerosis Trial (MK-0000-111)(COMPLETED)
This study will examine the effect of statin and niacin therapy on carotid plaque biomarkers
- Trial name
- MCAT (NCT00804843)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin/niacin extended-release, Atorvastatin, Simvastatin
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Atherosclerosis
ELITE: Early Versus Late Intervention Trial With Estradiol
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of oral 17B-estradiol (estrogen) on the progression of early (subclinical) atherosclerosis and cognitive decline in healthy postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00114517
- Testing
- 17B-estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 643 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease
Assessment Of Vascular Health After Niacin Therapy (AVANT)
This study is looking to see if niacin will lessen atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and favorably affect circulating levels of endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles in people with atherosclerotic disease on chronic…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease
- Trial name
- AVANT (NCT02003638)
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study Using ABT-335 (Investigational Drug) in Combination With Atorvastatin, to Study the Effects on Thickening of the Blood Vessel Wall in Patients With Abnormal Lipid (Fat) Levels in the Blood
The primary purpose of this study is to test the effect and safety of once daily ABT-335 on the thickness of the lining of the carotid artery (a blood vessel to the brain) in patients with abnormal blood lipids who have optimal…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- FIRST (NCT00616772)
- Testing
- ABT-335, Atorvastatin
- Where
- 124 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 682 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial
The purpose of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) is to compare the relatively new procedure of stent-assisted carotid angioplasty (CAS) to the traditional and accepted surgical approach of…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Carotid Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT00004732)
- Testing
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA), Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,502 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Carotid Stenosis
Rho Kinase (ROCK) Inhibition in Carotid Atherosclerosis
To evaluate the causal relationship between Rho/Rho kinase overactivity and mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in patients with atherosclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00670202
- Testing
- Fasudil Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension
Stop Atherosclerosis in Native Diabetics Study
Compared to standard treatment goals achieving lower targets for LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and blood pressure in people with diabetes will slow the progression of atherosclerosis as measured by carotid artery thickness…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes
- Trial name
- SANDS (NCT00147251)
- Testing
- FDA approved drugs to treat blood pressure and cholesterol
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 548 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cynthia West
Carotid Artery Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Effect of Valsartan on Carotid Artery Disease
The EFFERVESCENT trial is designed to evaluate the effects of a specific ARB, called valsartan, on atherosclerosis. The investigators want to know if treatment with valsartan will increase the blood levels of markers responsible…
- Trial name
- NCT00208767
- Testing
- Valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University