Clinical trials: Carotid Disease
Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis
SONOlysis in Prevention of Brain Infarctions dUring Carotid Stenting and caroTid EndaRterectomy
The aim of the project is to demonstrate a fibrinolytic effect of sonothrombolysis (continual transcranial Doppler monitoring) using 2 MegaHertz (MHz) diagnostic probe on the reduction of risk of brain infarctions due to the…
- Trial name
- SONOBUSTER (NCT01591005)
- Testing
- sonolysis, endarterectomy, carotid stenting
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Cognitive Disorders
Clinical Trial of Efficacy and Safety of MMH-MAP in the Treatment of Cognitive Disorders
The clinical trial to valuate efficacy and safety of MMH-MAP in the treatment of cognitive disorders in patients with ischemic stroke in the carotid arteries.
- Trial name
- NCT04295681
- Testing
- MMH-MAP
- Where
- 22 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 246 people
- Sponsor
- Materia Medica Holding
Ischemic Stroke
Assess the Penumbra System in the Treatment of Acute Stroke
The purpose of this trial is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Penumbra System as an adjunctive treatment to intravenous (IV) recombinant human tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA)in patients with acute ischemic stroke…
- Trial name
- THERAPY (NCT01429350)
- Testing
- intravenous (IV) recombinant human tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), Penumbra System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Penumbra Inc.
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 Stenosis
CorMatrix ECM for Carotid Repair Following Endarterectomy Registry
Assess device performance data from subjects undergoing patch angioplasty of the carotid artery following carotid endarterectomy using the CorMatrix ECM for Carotid Repair.
- Trial name
- NCT01569594
- Testing
- CorMatrix ECM for Carotid Repair
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Elutia Inc.
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