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Physiological Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to Improve Carotid Endarterectomy Outcomes

NCT01272843 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2011-01-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The carotid arteries are blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain. Carotid stenosis disease is defined as a narrowing of these arteries due to the build up of plaque. The plaque material can also break off and move into the brain. The resulting blockage of blood supply to a portion of the brain is what causes 80% of all strokes. One treatment option is to have surgery on the carotid artery and remove the plaque. This procedure is called a carotid endarterectomy (CEA). There is evidence that proves CEA reduces the risk of stroke. The objective of this research project is to determine who is most likely to benefit from CEA surgery.

Conditions

  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Hypoperfusion
  • Transient Ischemic Attack

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-02-28
Primary Completion
2014-03-31
Completion
2015-01-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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