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Carotid Atherosclerosis clinical trials and research

• 10Clinical trials
• 3NIH research projects
• 8Countries

Newest Carotid Atherosclerosis clinical trials

All recruiting trials (10)

• Photon-counting CT vs conventional CT for carotid plaque in people with carotid artery stenosis

  This study tests whether photon-counting CT gives clearer, more detailed pictures of carotid plaques compared with standard CT in patients with carotid artery stenosis to help characterize plaque features.

  Recruiting Chinese PLA General Hospital · Beijing, Beijing Municipality · NCT07762664

• 3D contrast-enhanced microvascular ultrasound to detect new blood vessel growth in carotid plaques

  This test tries to see if 3D contrast-enhanced ultrasound can detect tiny new blood vessels inside carotid artery plaques in adults who previously had carotid CEUS.

  Recruiting London North West Healthcare NHS Trust · Harrow · NCT07298655

• Comparing enteric-coated and plain aspirin to reduce heart disease risks from air pollution

  This study is testing whether enteric-coated or plain low-dose aspirin can better help people with heart disease reduce their risks from air pollution, along with providing tips to stay healthy.

  Recruiting Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center · Tehran, Tehran Province · NCT06541691

• Carotid artery stenting during treatment of acute stroke

  This study is testing if adding carotid artery stenting during a stroke treatment can help improve blood flow to the brain and lower the chances of having another stroke for patients with blocked carotid arteries.

  Recruiting Phase 3 University Medical Center Groningen · Groningen · NCT06511089

• Exploring the link between carotid atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease

  This study looks at whether the buildup of plaque in the neck arteries is linked to heart artery disease in patients who have chest pain or tightness.

  Recruiting Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · Shanghai · NCT06253962

• Assessing carotid plaque stiffness using ultrasound techniques

  This study is testing a new ultrasound method to see if it can accurately measure how stiff plaque in the carotid arteries is, which might help doctors understand more about the condition and decide on treatments.

  Recruiting UPECLIN HC FM Botucatu Unesp · Botucatu, São Paulo · NCT06214429

• Imaging plaque biology in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis

  This study is testing a new imaging method to see how plaque in the carotid arteries affects the risk of strokes in people who have narrowing of these arteries but don’t have any symptoms.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Washington University School of Medicine · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT05838547

• Predicting cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid artery procedures using deep learning

  This study is testing if deep learning can help predict which patients are at risk of developing cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid artery procedures.

  Recruiting State Institution "Republican Scientific and Practical Center" Cardiology, Belarus · Minsk · NCT05800821

• Evaluating a new imaging method for detecting atherosclerosis

  This study is testing a new imaging method using a special radioactive agent to see if it can better detect artery blockages in both healthy people and those with atherosclerosis.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Washington University School of Medicine · St Louis, Missouri · NCT04537403

• Treating severe gum disease to reduce inflammation in heart attack patients

  This study is testing if treating severe gum disease can help reduce inflammation in heart attack patients' arteries and improve their heart health.

  Recruiting Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Paris · NCT04046237

NIH-funded research (3)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Receptor-Targeted Nanoparticle PET Tracer for Carotid Plaque Risk in Asymptomatic Stenosis

  A new PET tracer is being tested in people with asymptomatic carotid artery narrowing to see if it can identify high-risk plaque that could lead to stroke and guide treatment decisions.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11329529

• Investigating a new imaging method for assessing carotid artery plaque risk

  This study is looking at a special imaging technique to help find out which people with narrowed carotid arteries might be at greater risk for a stroke, so that doctors can better manage their care and decide if surgery might be helpful.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11093947

• How carotid artery disease affects cognitive decline and Alzheimer's risk

  This study is looking at how problems with the carotid arteries in your neck might affect thinking and memory, especially in people at risk for Alzheimer's, and it will explore whether surgery to fix these artery issues could help improve brain function.

  NIH research University of Arizona · Tucson, United States · NIH-11092805

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Quick answers

How many Carotid Atherosclerosis clinical trials are recruiting right now?

10, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), China (2 trials), France (1 trial), Iran (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 1: 1, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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