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Scientists hunt for hidden causes of rare artery diseases

NCT ID NCT01967511

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aims to uncover the biological basis of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and related artery conditions like spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and cervical artery dissection (CvAD). Researchers will analyze genetic and molecular data from 600 participants, including patients and healthy controls. The goal is to identify key gene networks and drivers that cause these disorders, which could eventually lead to better diagnosis or treatment.

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 research could reveal the root causes of these artery diseases, pointing toward future treatments or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical artery dissection fibromuscular dysplasia idiopathic spontaneous coronary artery dissection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL ARTERY DISSECTION FIBROMUSCULAR DYSPLASIA SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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