Clinical trials: Carotid Artery Atheroma
Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease
The Effect of Atorvastatin and Pioglitazone on Carotid Atherosclerosis With the Use of Positron Emission Tomography-computed Tomography (PET-CT)
This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial and to compare the antiinflammatory effect of atorvastatin single therapy and atorvastatin and pioglitazone combination therapy in carotid arteries of stable and unstable…
- Trial name
- PIONEER (NCT01341730)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin 20mg, Atorvastatin 20 mg + Pioglitazone 30 mg
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Carotid Artery Diseases, Carotid Atherosclerosis
The ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (ENROUTE Transcarotid NPS) DW-MRI Evaluation
The goal of this evaluation is to document the incidence of post procedure DW-MRI lesions (relative to baseline) in patients treated with the transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure.
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Diseases, Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Artery Plaque
- Trial name
- DW-MRI-US (NCT03982420)
- Testing
- Transcarotid Revascularization (TCAR)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Silk Road Medical
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1
Effects of Lutein Supplementation on Subclinical Atherosclerosis
This study is to investigate the possible positive effects of lutein and lycopene supplementation on early atherosclerosis in Beijing.
- Trial name
- NCT01534533
- Testing
- Lutein group, Combination group, Normal lutein control group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Non-invasive Computer-Aided Phenotyping of Vasculopathy
The investigators use MRI and/or CT to evaluate the extent, as well as, the structure, composition, and functional aspects of atherosclerotic plaques in human carotid and femoral arteries in patients scheduled to undergo an…
- Trial name
- Q-CAMP (NCT02143102)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Elucid Bioimaging Inc.
Atherosclerosis, Kidney Failure
Study Comparing Effect On Carotid Atherosclerosis Following Conversion From Tacrolimus To Sirolimus Post-Transplant In Kidney Transplant Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether immunosuppression by tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone compared to conversion to sirolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone affect the progression of…
- Trial name
- NCT00311311
- Testing
- tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, prednisone
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
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