New imaging methods aim to spot dangerous carotid plaque before stroke strikes

NCT ID NCT02748941

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing several advanced imaging techniques to see if they can better predict which people with narrowed carotid arteries are at risk of a stroke. Researchers will compare 45 people who have already had a stroke with 105 who have not, using ultrasound and MRI to examine the plaque in their arteries. The goal is to find the best combination of imaging methods to identify unstable plaque that could cause a future stroke.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better ways to identify which patients with carotid narrowing are at highest risk of stroke, improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage case-control study, not a treatment trial. The imaging methods may not prove reliable enough to change clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carotid stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAROTID STENOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospices Civils de Lyon - Service de radiologie
RECRUITING

Bron, 69500, France

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