Silent MR Angiography (MRA) of intracranial and extracranial carotid arteries.

• Conditions: atherosclerotic disease in the carotid artery; wall thickening in the artery; 10003216

• Registration Number: NL-OMON43790
• Lead Sponsor: Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

* Patients with known atherosclerotic disease in the carotid bifurcation
* At least 18 years old
* Signed informed consent
* No contra-indication to an MRI scan

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects with a typical contra-indication to an MRI exam.
Subjects who have a documented allergy to MRI contrast media or a contra-indication for contrast-media are eligible for MRI, but will not undergo contrast-enhanced MRI.
Woman who are pregnant or lactating
Having any physical or mental status that interferes with the informed consent procedure

Study & Design

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Generally, data will be collected and analysis techniques will be used as<br /><br>appropriate for the specific project and its purpose. The overall Image quality<br /><br>the primary outcome parameter.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>• SNR and CNR (lesion versus background) will be measured.<br /><br>• Artifacts will be ranked on a five point scale.</p><br>