New procedure for clogged neck arteries shows low brain lesion risk

NCT ID NCT03982420

First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a procedure called TCAR to treat blocked carotid arteries (major neck arteries). 55 participants had the procedure, and researchers used MRI scans to check for new brain lesions shortly after and at 30 days. The goal was to see how safe the procedure is in terms of brain health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinica Universidad de Navarra

    Madrid, 28022, Spain

  • Indiana University, Vascular Surgery

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • Newton Wellesley Hospital

    Newton, Massachusetts, 95110, United States

  • Stony Brook University Medical Center

    Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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