Scientists probe hidden protein in clogged arteries
NCT ID NCT07364058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at a protein called GARP in artery plaques from 200 patients having surgery to clear blocked arteries. The goal is to understand how GARP, which is found on platelets and immune cells, might be involved in the inflammation that causes heart attacks and strokes. No treatment is given; researchers will simply analyze the removed tissue.
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 reveal a new biological pathway involved in atherosclerosis, potentially pointing toward future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational tissue study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to any therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, 1200, Belgium