Clinical trials: Carotid Artery Plaques
Atherosclerosis
Multi-contrast Versus Multi-sequence Carotid MRI
The objective of this study is to validate 2 multi-contrast sequences, namely the Multi-contrast ATherosclerosis Characterization (MATCH) and Bright-blood and black-blOOd phase SensiTive (BOOST) inversion recovery sequence for…
- Trial name
- NCT04569006
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Carotid Stenosis
Microembolisation After Carotid Revascularisation
Microembolisation identified on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) is recognized as an important outcome measure for carotid revascularization procedures such as carotid stenting (CAS) or carotid…
- Trial name
- NCT03303430
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Atherosclerosis
Early Therapeutic Effects of Statins and Fibrates on Unstable Atherosclerotic Plaques
Rupture of unstable atherosclerotic plaques is the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism of acute coronary syndromes and thus also of perioperative myocardial ischemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00243672
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Gemfibrozil
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Atherosclerotic Carotid Disease, Atheroma
Effects Of Atorvastatin On Macrophage Activity And Plaque Inflammation Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
A new way of scanning narrowing in the arteries (main blood vessels) caused by fatty deposits known as plaques has been developed. Heart attacks and strokes occur when plaques become inflamed, depending on the artery affected.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerotic Carotid Disease, Atheroma, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT00368589
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Artery Plaque
Evaluation of Cerebrovascular Events in Patients With Occlusive Carotid Artery Disorders
As of today, no suitable multiparametric predictive method is available to properly estimate stroke risk in patients with carotid artery stenosis.
- Conditions
- Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Artery Plaque, Cerebrovascular Embolism and Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03840265
- Testing
- carotid endarterectomy
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center
Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Atherosclerosis
The Influence of Mandibular Advancement Device Treating OSAHS on Primary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
1. The purpose of this study is to detect the differences of carotid atherosclerosis severity between patients with or without OSAHS(Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea Syndrome) in a cross-sectional study in a large sample. 2.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Atherosclerosis, Carotid Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT03665818
- Testing
- oral appliance treatment
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Atheroscleroses, Cerebral, Carotid Plaque
Carotid Plaque-Burden Scale and Outcomes. A Real Life Study
Carotid ultrasonography has been proposed as a tool for prediction of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nevertheless, its role in clinical practice remains controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT06187532
- Volunteers
- 1,004 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para la Formación e Investigación de los Profesionales de la Salud de Extremadura
Carotid Artery Plaque
Ultrasound Elastography for Individual Carotid Plaque Stratification
Ischemic strokes are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In 20% of cases they are caused by the rupture of atherosclerotic plaques in carotid arteries. Risk estimation of plaque rupture is currently suboptimal.
- Trial name
- Ultra-COMPASS (NCT05029661)
- Testing
- Carotid ultrasound
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
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
Plaque, Atherosclerotic
Molecular Imaging of Plaque Vulnerability
Accumulating data in the literature suggests that radiolabeled-choline (18F-choline) is a sensitive molecular tracer for PET imaging that is taken up in activated cells and, as such, is able to identify active inflammatory sites.
- Trial name
- PARISK (NCT02640313)
- Testing
- 18F-choline PET-MR imaging
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Atherosclerosis Cerebral, Carotid Plaque
RESCUE: PCSK9 Inhibitors for Carotid Vulnerable Plaque Remodeling
Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of ischemic stroke. However, many strokes occur in patients with only mild-to-moderate stenosis.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis Cerebral, Carotid Plaque, Vulnerable Plaque, Carotid Stenosis
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT07819643)
- Testing
- Intervention 1, Intervention 3, Intervention 2
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Keqiang Zhao
Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
Telerobotic Ultrasound for Carotid Imaging - Feasibility Study
In this proposal, the investigators will demonstrate the feasibility and noninferiority of telerobotic ultrasonography as compared to traditional manual acquisition in performing a limited carotid Duplex examination and in…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atheromatous Plaques, Arteriosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT05654935
- Testing
- Ultrasound for Carotid Arteries, Telerobotic Ultrasound for Carotid Arteries
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Atherosclerosis, Atheroma of Cerebral Arteries
Normal Parameters of Cranial Vessels Using Cranial Vascular Duplex Among Egyptian Population
the study will be carried out to standardize normal parameters of vascular duplex ultrasound of the cranial vessels in the Egyptian population.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Atheroma of Cerebral Arteries, Atheroma; Carotid Artery, Atheroma; Cerebral
- Trial name
- NCT03252652
- Testing
- vascular duplex ultrasound imaging
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Carotid Atherosclerosis
Artificial Intelligence Based Comprehensive Assessment System of Carotid Plaque Stability
Stroke is a common clinical disease with high disability and mortality, which seriously threatens human life and health.Carotid atherosclerotic plaque rupture is an important pathogenic basis of ischemic stroke, so judging the…
- Trial name
- NCT04544657
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Influence of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Modifiable Vascular Risk Factors on Carotid Plaque Vulnerability
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Atherosclerosis, responsible for the 20% of ischemic strokes, is characterized by lipid accumulation in the artery wall that leads to chronic inflammation…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Inflammation
- Trial name
- IMPROVE (NCT03218527)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Atherosclerosis
The Influence of Dietary Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols on Cholesterol and Plant Sterol Levels in Atheromatous Plaques
This study aims to explore whether the increased supply of dietary plant sterols and plant stanols have any influence on serum levels of phytosterols and on consistency of carotid atheromatous plaques.
- Trial name
- NCT00737919
- Testing
- Plant Stanol, Plant Sterol
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Carotid Artery Plaques, Atherosclerosis
Effects of Rosa Roxburghii Tratt Freeze-Dried Powder on Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques: A Real-World Study
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Rosa roxburghii freeze-dried powder in reducing carotid atherosclerotic plaques.
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Plaques, Atherosclerosis, Ischemic Stroke
- Trial name
- RRC-AS (NCT07840950)
- Testing
- Rosa Roxburghii Freeze-Dried Powder, Conventional Anti-Atherosclerosis Therapy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Atherosclerosis of Artery
Screening for Atherotic Plaques by Ultrasound for Assessing Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular disease is a common diagnosed and treated condition in private practices of primary health care. There is growing evidence that atherosclerotic plaques as predictors for stroke and heart attack are more prevalent…
- Trial name
- NCT03499496
- Testing
- ultrasound guided detection of atherosclerotic plaques
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cabinet de Medecine Interne Générale Demetrio Pitarch
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 Endarterectomy
Impact of an Optimized Formulation of Omega 3 on the Composition of Atheromatous Plaques in Patients Requiring Carotid Endarterectomy
Determining whether treatment with an optimized formulation of omega 3 for 6 weeks causes a 40% decrease in the average concentration of total microparticles (MPs) in the atheromatous plaque.
- Trial name
- POMEGA (NCT02582710)
- Testing
- VASCAZEN
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France