Carotid surgery patients show brain changes – but do they recover?

NCT ID NCT00597883

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how well people think and remember after surgery to clear a blocked neck artery (carotid endarterectomy). About 800 patients took brain tests before and after surgery, and their results were compared to people having spine surgery. The goal was to find out how often brain function changes happen and how long they last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carotid artery disorder carotid stenosis stroke disorder transient ischemic attack

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University, Department of Anesthesiology

    New York, New York, 10032, United States