Carotid artery diseases
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Shockwaves to the neck: new device aims to make artery stenting safer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device that uses sound waves (lithotripsy) to break up calcium buildup in the carotid arteries—the main arteries in the neck—before placing a stent to keep them open. The goal is to see if this approach reduces complications like stroke, heart attack, or death …
Matched conditions: CAROTID ARTERY DISEASES
Sponsor: Shockwave Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a forehead light sensor spot hidden brain oxygen drops during carotid surgery?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingCarotid endarterectomy removes plaque from the neck artery, and surgeons clamp the artery briefly during the operation. In awake patients, doctors check hand strength and speech to decide if a shunt is needed. This study tests whether a forehead sensor that measures brain oxygen …
Matched conditions: CAROTID ARTERY DISEASES
Sponsor: Nguyen Toan Thang • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could reveal hidden heart attack risk
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether a fluorescent dye called LUMISIGHT (pegulicianine) can light up inflammation in artery plaques removed during surgery. Inflammation is a key driver of heart attacks, but current imaging can't see it clearly. Researchers will compare the dye to…
Matched conditions: CAROTID ARTERY DISEASES
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC