Clinical trials: Carotid Artery
Carotid Artery Disease
3D Multi-Contrast Atherosclerosis Characterization of the Carotid Artery
This is a technical development study with the goal to develop 3D techniques for atherosclerosis plaque characterization. We hypothesize that 3D MRI is superior to 2D MRI in characterizing major plaque constituents that…
- Trial name
- NCT02163408
- Testing
- MRI with/without contrast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Periodontitis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Periodontal and Cardiovascular Diseases Project
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether basic periodontal therapy aim to reduce subgingival levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, has an impact on the vascular function of…
- Trial name
- NCT02716259
- Testing
- Scaling and root planing, Supragingival prophylaxis
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Carotid Arteries
Physiopathological and Therapeutic Value of microRNA in the Progression of Carotid Artery Plaques: Carotid Protocol and microRNA
Molecular analysis of the atheroma plaque. Screening for a novel biomarker of carotid status.
- Trial name
- CAMIA2 (NCT02804659)
- Testing
- microRNA
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Hypertension Arterial, Desaturation
Dexmedetomidine During Carotid Endarterectomy: a Registry on Safety and Satisfaction of Patients and Operators (DexTEA)
From an anesthesiological perspective, carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an operation that is increasingly being performed with locoregional techniques and sedation.
- Conditions
- Hypertension Arterial, Desaturation, Bradycardia, Surgery (Major Vascular)
- Trial name
- NCT07105527
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences
Hypoglycemia, Cerebral Blood Flow
External Carotid Blood Flow in Individuals With Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
This is a pilot study (small-scale study) that aims to understand more about how blood flow changes in people who have low blood sugar after bariatric surgery (post-bariatric hypoglycemia) compared to those who have had surgery…
- Trial name
- NCT07082478
- Testing
- in-ear device measuring blood flow
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Effects of High Altitude, Hypoxia
Induced Changes in Ventilatory Responsiveness and Altitude Exposure
The main purpose of this study is to determine if a drug (acetyl-cysteine or ACCY) can increase the amount of oxygen in your body at a high altitude of 11,500 feet.
- Conditions
- Effects of High Altitude, Hypoxia, Inadequate or Impaired Breathing Pattern or Ventilation, Abnormal Blood Oxygen Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT01241513
- Testing
- NAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Carotid Artery Stenosis Symptomatic, Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) Surgical Patients
Correlation Between Carotid Stump Pressure and Interhemispheric rSO₂ Asymmetry During Awake Carotid Endarterectomy
This study aims to better understand how well the brain is perfused (supplied with blood and oxygen) during a specific type of surgery called carotid endarterectomy (CEA), which is performed to prevent strokes in people with…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Stenosis Symptomatic, Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) Surgical Patients, Cerebral Hypoperfusion
- Trial name
- NCT07150260
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis
Sevelamer Hydrochloride and Femoral and Carotid Intima Media Thickness Progression in End Stage Renal Disease
Aims of the multi-center, randomized, treatment-controlled clinical trial are to compare the efficacy of sevelamer hydrochloride to calcium-containing phosphorus binders in reducing the rate of progression of femoral and carotid…
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis, Intimal Media Thickness
- Trial name
- SUMMER (NCT01049815)
- Testing
- sevelamer hydrochloride, Calcium Carbonate
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Carotid Artery Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction
Bacteria in Atherosclerotic Plaques and Adverse Events
This study is a prospective, multicenter cohort study conducted in western China. The registry study is primarily conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, with participation from the Departments of…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction, Diabetes, Bacteria
- Trial name
- NCT06935279
- Testing
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tang-Du Hospital
Carotid Artery Stenoses
Pre- and Post-operative Brain MRI in Carotid Endarterectomy
Patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy in the Department of Vascular Surgery at Oslo University Hospital are consecutively included in this evaluation og pre- and postoperative brain MRI.
- Trial name
- NCT04029259
- Testing
- Brain MRI
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Atherosclerosis of Artery
Molecular Mechanisms and Carotid Atherosclerosis
The role of methylase system and Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) in the accelerated atherosclerotic progression of diabetic patients is unclear.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Atherosclerosis of Artery, Atherosclerotic Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT03962686
- Testing
- statin Oral Tablet plus PCSK9i
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Cardiovascular (CV) Risk
Effect of Eliminating Red Meat Consumption on the Cardiovascular System
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate, in clinically healthy young omnivores, whether excluding red and processed meat from their diets for four weeks results in: measurable changes in arterial structure and…
- Trial name
- ERRM (NCT07205237)
- Testing
- Diet without Red and Processed Meat
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maria Clara Rocha
Atherosclerosis
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of 3 Months Dosing With GW856553, as Assessed FDG-PET/CT Imaging
This study is being conducted to assess the potential anti-inflammatory effects of a 3-month treatment with GW856553, on the inflammatory activity within the aorta and carotid plaques, as assessed by FDG-PET/CT.
- Trial name
- NCT00633022
- Testing
- LOSMAPIMOD 7.5 MG
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cesarean Section
Predictability of Preoperative Carotid Artery Corrected Flow Time for Hypotension After Spinal Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of hypotension after spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section as predicted by preoperative carotid artery corrected flow time measured by Doppler…
- Trial name
- NCT03631329
- Testing
- Doppler sonographic measurement
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
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
Carotid Endarterectomy
Evaluation of Brain Damage Resulting From Carotid Endarterectomy With Xenon Anesthesia
The objective of this study is to show that, in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy, brain damage, assessed by the determination of S100B before removing the clamp, is less severe with a balanced anesthesia consisting of…
- Trial name
- NCT01404819
- Testing
- Anesthesia with Xenon, Standard anesthesia
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Epistaxis, Atherosclerosis
Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) in Epistaxis
Epistaxis is a very frequent emergency among adults and often needs specialised treatment in an ENT-department. Among others, atherosclerosis is often named as a reason for an increased risk for Epistaxis.
- Trial name
- NCT03092973
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke
Natural History of Carotid Atherosclerosis
A prospective study of 700 patients with coronary artery disease will undergo non invasive evaluation of their carotid arteries by ultrasound and microwave radiometry.
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- NCT01521351
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Surgery
Effect of Head Rotation on Overlap and Relative Position of Internal Jugular Vein to Carotid Artery in Infants and Children: A Study of the Anatomy Using Ultrasonography
Effect of head rotation on overlap and relative position of internal jugular vein to carotid artery in infants and children: A study of the anatomy using ultrasonography.
- Trial name
- NCT01017328
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Carotid Arteries
Carotid Artery Stenting Without Protection
A recent randomized Carotid artery stenting (CAS) trial in which carotid protection device (CPD)s were used to demonstrate equivalence with carotid endarterectomy (CEA) by achieving noninferiority regarding periprocedural risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02781181
- Testing
- CAS with CPD, CAS without CPD
- Where
- 6 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 279 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University