Blood test may predict stroke after carotid surgery

NCT ID NCT05572320

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

Summary

This study aimed to see if a blood test measuring platelet function could predict neurological events like stroke in people undergoing carotid artery surgery. Researchers planned to enroll 650 patients but the study was terminated early. The test uses a device called Multiplate to check how sticky platelets are, which might be linked to stroke risk.

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 help doctors identify patients at higher risk for stroke after carotid surgery, allowing for more personalized care.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. It was an observational study, not testing a new treatment, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carotid artery disorder stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Scientific Institute San Raffaele

    Milan, 20132, Italy