AtheroGenic LipoprothEinS in Ischemic Stroke: The AGELESS Study

Recruiting

• Conditions: carotid narrowing; Carotid stenosis; 10003216

• Registration Number: NL-OMON55996
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsspital Basel

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 9 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

- Age > 18 years
- Atherosclerotic carotid stenosis NASCET 30 - 99%
- Ability to undergo a neck MR for carotid plaque imaging
- Ability to undergo a follow-up of at least 1 year
- For the prospective, longitudinal part: hemispheric ischemic stroke or
retinal ischemia ipsilateral to the carotid stenosis, with symptom onset within
24 hours.
- Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Carotid stenosis due to causes other than atherosclerosis (e.g. carotid
dissection)
- Contraindication to MRI
- Lack of informed consent by patient or legal representative

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified