Brain monitor showdown: awake patient vs. High-Tech headband
NCT ID NCT07485933
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two methods to detect reduced blood flow to the brain during carotid artery surgery: asking awake patients to move their hand versus using a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) headband. The trial involves 160 people with narrowed carotid arteries. The goal is to see if the NIRS device works as well as the standard awake testing to guide the use of a temporary bypass tube.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If NIRS proves equivalent to awake testing, it could offer a simpler, continuous way to monitor brain blood flow during carotid surgery, potentially reducing stroke risk.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 160 participants, so results may not apply broadly. NIRS might miss some cases of brain ischemia that awake testing catches.
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Locations
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Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia
Belgrade, 11000, Serbia