Brain imaging may reveal who benefits most from carotid surgery
NCT ID NCT03068442
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 45 people having carotid artery surgery to see if special brain scans can predict improvements in thinking and memory. Researchers will use PET/CT scans to measure inflammation in the brain and MRI to examine plaque in the carotid artery. The goal is to find imaging features that link inflamed plaque to brain inflammation and cognitive benefit after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
flutemetamol F 18 PET/CT imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients are most likely to experience cognitive improvement after carotid surgery, leading to better surgical decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study focused on imaging markers, not a treatment. The findings may not apply to all patients or lead to direct clinical changes.
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Locations
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George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States