Clinical trials: Carotid Artery Diseases
Mucopolysaccharidoses, Carotid Disease
Cardiovascular Structure and Function in the Mucopolysaccharidoses
This study's investigators previously demonstrated the potential utility of non-invasive carotid ultrasonography to calculate carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) and stiffness (as measured by the three parameters, carotid…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidoses, Carotid Disease, Cardiac Disease, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT05063435
- Testing
- Carotid ultrasonography, Echocardiography, transthoracic, Venipuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Carotid Artery Stenosis, Carotid Artery Stenosis Asymptomatic
The VANGAS-Trial. The Value of Neurofilament Light Chain and Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein in the Blood of Patients With Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide. The cause is usually either a blockage or a severe narrowing of a cerebral artery.
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Stenosis, Carotid Artery Stenosis Asymptomatic, Carotid Artery Diseases, Carotid Artery Plaque
- Trial name
- VANGAS (NCT06211725)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
Atherosclerosis
68Ga-FAPI PET/MR for Atherosclerosis
A thin-cap fibroatheroma with a large necrotic core and macrophage infiltration marks the vulnerable plaque. Fibroblast activating protein (FAP) is an active serine protease, which can degrade type I collagen, potentially…
- Trial name
- NCT05036759
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Stroke, Carotid Stenosis
Distal Versus Proximal Protection on Cerebral Microembolization During High-risk Carotid Artery Stenting
A multicenter, prospective, outcome-assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial study (MOSCASH) is designed to compare the efficiency of distal and proximal embolism protection devices during carotid angioplasty and stenting…
- Trial name
- MOSCASH (NCT04872127)
- Testing
- proximal embolism protection device, distal embolism protection device
- Where
- China
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
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)
Moyamoya Disease
The Symani Restore Study
A research study for a neurosurgical procedure in adult patients with Moyamoya disease
- Trial name
- NCT07140731
- Testing
- Symani Surgical System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Jacobs institute
Atherosclerosis, Carotid Artery Disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Characterization of Carotid Plaque and Prediction of End-organ and Clinical Outcomes
The Canadian Atherosclerosis Imaging Network (CAIN) is a pan-canadian imaging network funded through grants from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
- Trial name
- NCT01440296
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Subclinical Disease and/or Syndrome
Gastric Bypass Versus Best Medical Treatment on Progression of Carotid-intima Media Thickness in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased burden for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Multifactorial interventions are necessary to reduce the CV risk in T2DM.
- Trial name
- EURDSS (NCT01353066)
- Testing
- Intensive Medical Treatment, IMM+Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
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
Carotid Artery Diseases
Biomarkers and Unstable Carotid Plaque
This prospective study investigated associations between circulating miRNAs and symptomatic and asymptomatic ICAS, carotid plaque morphology and future cardiovascular events.
- Trial name
- NCT06887894
- Testing
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Strong Heart Study
To determine morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease among American Indians and to compare cardiovascular disease risk factor levels among Indian groups living in different geographic areas.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Atherosclerosis, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT00005134
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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
Atherosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Supplementation in CKD - Vascular Function, Structure and Immune Regulation
A pilot study to assess feasibility of methods of an observer-blinded randomised controlled trial of the effect of vitamin D supplementation in Chronic Kidney Disease and low vitamin D levels on markers of vascular function (Flow…
- Trial name
- NCT04380467
- Testing
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Carotid Artery Plaque, Atherosclerosis
IMaging Della PLAcca Carotidea
Background-White matter hyperintensities (WMH), patchy areas of hyperintense signal on T2-weighted or Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery sequences on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are believed to reflect cerebral…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Plaque, Atherosclerosis, Ischemic Stroke
- Trial name
- IMPLAC (NCT03333330)
- Testing
- Visipaque 320 and SonoVue
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Enrico Ammirati
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Long-term Neurocognitive Sequelae of Subclinical Microembolization During Carotid Interventions
Microembolization is commonly associated with carotid artery stenting (CAS), but our understanding of subclinical microembolization is superficial.
- Trial name
- NCT01718600
- Testing
- Neuropsychological testing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Carotid Artery Disease
Stenting and Angioplasty With Protection in Patients at High Risk for Endarterectomy (SAPPHIRE)
The primary objective of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Cordis Nitinol Carotid Stent and Delivery Systems (5.5 F and 7 F) with the ANGIOGUARD XP distal protective device to CEA in the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00231270
- Testing
- Cordis Nitinol Stent, PRECISE tapered stent, ANGIOGUARD XP Emboli Capture Guidewire (ECGW)
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- Cordis US Corp.
Hypertension
Endovascular Carotid Body Ablation in Patients With Treatment- Resistant Hypertension: A Safety and Feasibility Study
This is a prospective, observational, multicenter trial to evaluate the safety and feasibility of selective endovascular unilateral carotid body ablation in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT02099851
- Testing
- Carotid body ablation (Cibiem)
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Poland
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Noblewell
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
MRI, Functional, Carotid Artery Stenosis
Cognitive Function and Brain Connectivity in CAS Patients:a Rs-fMRI Study
This is a prospective study aimed to explore the changes of cognitive function after surgery for CAS and the correlation with brain connectivity, in order to look for the clinical biomarkers to predict the carotid stent…
- Trial name
- NCT05292729
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
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