Scientists hunt for hidden triggers of dangerous blood clots
NCT ID NCT07242521
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to discover new reasons why blood clots form in people with heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 200 patients with narrowed neck arteries to look for markers of cell damage and clotting factors. The goal is to find better ways to prevent or treat clotting problems in the future.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients with carotid artery stenosis (CAS); asymptomatic form of CAS (Cohort A) and symptomatic CAS (Cohort B). In each cohort, T2DM and not diabetic patients will be enrolled with a 1:1 ratio.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria:Patients with carotid artery stenosis (CAS). One hundred patients with atheromatous carotid artery stenosis (CAS), admitted to the Unit of Vascular Surgery (RU-UniCATT) of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS for carotid endoarterectomy or stenting as per standard of care, will be enrolled. These patients will be divided into two cohorts composed of 50 patients each: 1) asymptomatic form of CAS (Cohort A) and 2) symptomatic CAS (Cohort B). In each cohort, T2DM and not diabetic patients will be enrolled with a 1:1 ratio. Patients on low-dose aspirin, statins, ACE inhibitors, metformin, pioglitazone, and sulfonylureas for DM patients. Exclusion Criteria:any hemorrhagic coagulopathy, familial hypercholesterolemia, liver cirrhosis, sepsis, recent (12 months) surgery, trauma, IMA, or ischemic stroke, age \<18 years old and inability to understand and sign the informed consent form.
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