Hidden stroke risk in youth? researchers scan 800+ young adults
NCT ID NCT07495241
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses ultrasound to check for carotid web, a small flap in the neck artery that can raise stroke risk, in 829 healthy people aged 15-25. Researchers want to find out how often it occurs in young adults. The results could help identify who might need closer monitoring or preventive care.
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 this study finds that carotid web is common in young people, it could lead to better screening and prevention of strokes in this age group.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures how common the condition is, so it won't directly help anyone. The results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava
RECRUITINGOstrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, 70300, Czechia
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