Validation of Taxinomisis stratification tool through observational multicentre clinical trial

Recruiting

• Conditions: carotid artery atherosclerosis; carotid artery stenosis; 10003184; 10003216

• Registration Number: NL-OMON48931
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Belgrado, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Extracranial asymptomatic or symptomatic carotid stenosis of 50%-99% in the carotid bifurcation or internal carotid artery assessed by ultrasound, 18 years or older, ability of the patient to participate in the follow-up examinations, personally able and willing to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with short life expectancy, high potential of stroke from other causes or patients with complex and tandem carotid lesions will be excluded from the trial. For all exclusion criteria see: C1. Onderzoeksprotocol Chapter 4.3

Study & Design

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Cerebrovascular symptoms manifested as stroke, TIA and ocular symptoms (retinal<br /><br>infarction and amaurosis fugax) and new-silent ischemic brain lesions. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Carotid plaque progression determined by duplex ultrasound and MR angiography</p><br>