Does cerebral perfusion impact on cognitive function following intervention for carotid artery stenosis?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: carotid artery stenosis; cognition; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001210369
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Shirley Jansen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-08-18
• Study Completion: 2020-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 10 April 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

Patients 45-89 years of age planned for carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting of high-grade carotid stenoses for stroke risk reduction.
Healthy control group: 45-89 years of age, age and education matched volunteers/spouses.

Exclusion Criteria

Non-English speaking
Functional impairment impeding physical ability to participate in cognitive testing
Diagnosed dementia
Haemorrhagic stroke
Stroke post-operatively
On neuro-modulating drugs

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified