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New ultrasound technique could map heart and brain arteries without radiation

NCT ID NCT07193225

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new 3D ultrasound imaging method to map blood vessels in the heart and brain of people with atherosclerosis who are scheduled for carotid surgery. The goal is to see if this non-invasive, radiation-free technique can detect blockages and incomplete vessel networks as well as standard CT or MRI scans. Thirty-seven participants will receive an ultrasound contrast agent and undergo imaging before their surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SonoVue® (ultrasound contrast agent)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, non-invasive way to map blood vessels in the heart and brain, helping prevent complications during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The imaging technique is still experimental and may not be as accurate as standard methods.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 37 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Nov 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, without recent stroke, and scheduled for carotid endarterectomy within the next 30 days. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Beneficiary of a social security system or equivalent coverage. * Signed informed consent. * Patients already enrolled in another biomedical research study may also participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to the use of the ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue®: known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the following excipients: Macrogol 4000; Distearoylphosphatidylcholine; Sodium dipalmitoylphosphatidylglycerol; Palmitic acid. * Allergy to ultrasound gel. * Refusal or inability (linguistic or psychological) to sign the informed consent form. * Subject to legal protection measures, such as guardianship (in accordance with Article L1122-2 of the French Public Health Code). * Pregnant or breastfeeding women cannot participate in this study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Georges Pompidou European Hospital

    Paris, 75015, France

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