Clinical trials: Carotid Artery Occlusion
Prevention of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Progression, Prevention of Cognitive Decline
Nattokinase Atherothrombotic Prevention Study
The potential for nattokinase to "thin" blood and to reduce blood clotting by positive antithrombotic and fibrinolytic effects presents a unique opportunity to safely study such effects on cardiovascular disease and cognition.
- Trial name
- NAPS (NCT02080520)
- Testing
- Nattokinase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
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
Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis
Ultrasound-guided Intermediate Cervical Plexus Block
The investigators test with the present study design, whether an ultrasound-guided blockade of the cervical plexus in combination with an additional application of local anesthetic to the superficial cervical ansa (facial nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT02794974
- Testing
- cervical plexus block, facial nerve block, perivascular block
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Helios Research Center
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
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Protective Effects of Long-term Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning For Carotid Artery Stenting
Remote limb ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has neuro-protective and anti-inflammatory effects on ischemia- reperfusion injury. As the extent of its effect is unknown, the investigators will use clinical outcome, serum…
- Trial name
- NCT01654666
- Testing
- Remote ischemic preconditioning, Carotid Artery Stenting
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Ji Xunming
Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Stenosis
Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Versus Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Subjects Who Are at Standard Risk for Carotid Endarterectomy With Significant Extracranial Carotid Stenotic Disease (ACT I)
The study is being conducted to demonstrate the non-inferiority of carotid artery stenting (CAS) using the Emboshield® Embolic Protection System with the Xact® Carotid Stent System to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Stenosis, Stroke, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- ACT I (NCT00106938)
- Testing
- Carotid artery stenting with filter (interventional), Carotid artery endarterectomy (surgical)
- Where
- 62 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,663 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Cognition Disorder, Stroke
NeuroCognition After Carotid Recanalization
Complete occlusion of the Internal carotid artery (ICA) by atherosclerotic disease (COICA) causes approximately 15%-25% of ischemic strokes in the carotid artery distribution.
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorder, Stroke, Occlusion Carotid
- Trial name
- NIA-SCORE (NCT04219774)
- Testing
- Endovascular intervention, Aspirin and Clopidogrel (maximal medical Therapy)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Aged Garlic Extract on Atherosclerosis
The investigators will be assessing the effect of Aged Garlic Extract on the coronary arteries. The investigators will enroll patients in a double blind study, where half the patients will receive placebo, and have the patients…
- Trial name
- Garlic4 (NCT01534910)
- Testing
- aged garlic extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Diseases
Evaluate Carotid Artery Plaque Composition by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People Receiving Cholesterol Medication
Atherosclerosis is a condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up along the inner walls of arteries. This study will examine the effectiveness of a combination of cholesterol-lowering medications at decreasing the fat…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Diseases, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- CPC (NCT00715273)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Niacin, Colesevelam
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Carotid Artery Stenosis
The Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Remifentanil on Carotid Patients
We propose to test whether intraoperative administration of dexmedetomidine will reduce hemodynamic control in the intra- and post-operative periods and reduces PACU analgesic requirements in patients undergoing carotid…
- Trial name
- NCT00335972
- Testing
- Remifentanil, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Stroke, Ischemic Attack, Transient
Carotid Occlusion Surgery Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery when added to best medical therapy can reduce the subsequent risk of ipsilateral stroke in high-risk patients with recently symptomatic carotid…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic Attack, Transient, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- COSS (NCT00029146)
- Testing
- extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery, best medical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Stenosis
TRACER RGD-K5 Carotid Plaque Imaging Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the ability of the compound[F-18]RGD-K5, when used as a tracer during PET (positron emission tomography) imaging, to detect regions of unstable atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid…
- Trial name
- TRACER (NCT01968226)
- Testing
- [F-18] RDG-K5
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Carotid Artery Stenosis
ViVEXX Carotid Revascularization Trial (VIVA)
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Bard ViVEXX Carotid Stent and Emboshield BareWire Rapid Exchange Embolic Protection System in the treatment of extracranial carotid artery stenosis in patients at high risk for carotid…
- Trial name
- NCT00417963
- Testing
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Volunteers
- 407 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
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 Stenosis
GORE Embolic Protection With Reverse Flow
To compare the 30-day safety and efficacy of the GORE Flow Reversal System when used with approved carotid stents to an Objective Performance Criterion derived from distal embolic protection studies.
- Trial name
- EMPiRE (NCT00594100)
- Testing
- GORE Flow Reversal System (GFRS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 245 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Cognitive Manifestations
Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Cognitive Function and Plaque Correlates
Carotid artery plaques are known to cause stroke. Cognitive impairment is an insidious but poorly understood problem in patients with carotid plaques.
- Trial name
- ACCOF (NCT01353196)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Vascular Diseases, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Post-market, Prospective Evaluation of PHOTO-oxidized Bovine Pericardium in Vascular Surgery
The objective of this post-market clinical follow-up study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients receiving PhotoFix as a patch within a vascular repair or reconstruction procedure.
- Conditions
- Vascular Diseases, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Hemodialysis Access Failure (Disorder), Carotid Artery Diseases
- Trial name
- PHOTO-V (NCT03669042)
- Testing
- PhotoFix
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Artivion Inc.
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Atherosclerosis Prevention in Pediatric Lupus Erythematosus (APPLE)
The purpose of this study is: 1. To assess the efficacy of a lipid-lowering agent (atorvastatin) on the development of atherosclerosis that predisposes children with SLE to cardiovascular events in adulthood. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00065806
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Laura Schanberg
Carotid Stenosis
Post-Approval Study of the NexStent Carotid Stent System and the FilterWire EZ Embolic Protection System: SONOMA
The primary objective of the SONOMA Registry is to confirm the safety of the NexStent® Carotid Stent System and FilterWire EZ™ Embolic Protection System in routine clinical practice and to identify rare or unanticipated…
- Trial name
- SONOMA (NCT00478673)
- Testing
- NexStent Carotid Stent System (Monorail Delivery System), FilterWire EZ™ Embolic Protection System
- Where
- 62 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Carotid Artery Stenosis, Strokes
Statin Neuroprotection and Carotid Endarterectomy: Safety, Feasibility and Outcomes
The investigators hypothesize that pre-operative statin use is neuroprotective at maximal doses. The goals are to determine the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of maximizing statin doses for two weeks (12-18 days) prior to CEA…
- Trial name
- STANCE (NCT02850081)
- Testing
- Statin, Atorvastatin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University