Expression of specific matrix proteins in atherosclerotic plaques in patients who underwent carotid artery surgery

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Carotid artery stenosis; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN46536832
• Lead Sponsor: Klinicka bolnica Merkur

Brief Summary

2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34957802/ (added 21/03/2022) 2022 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36075131/ Immunohistochemical analysis of MMP-9 and COX-2 expression in carotid atherosclerotic plaques (added 09/09/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-25
• Study Completion: 2021-07-15
• Last Update Posted: 26 September 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Participants with an indication for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) of the internal carotid artery

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with a contraindication for MRI scan (presence of a ferromagnetic foreign body, claustrophobia)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified