Assessing the risk of cerebrovascular disease in patients with carotid stenosis
Official title: Head and Neck CTA Combined With Multimodal MRI to Assess the Risk of Cerebrovascular Disease
Run by Tang-Du Hospital · NCT04443439 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new ways to see if people with asymptomatic carotid stenosis have different thinking skills and stroke risks compared to healthy individuals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tang-Du Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Xi'an) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 9, 2020 |
| Main results expected | November 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 25, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT04443439 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include individuals with varying degrees of carotid stenosis, specifically those with mild, moderate, or severe stenosis without prior neurological symptoms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with dementia, significant neurological symptoms, or contraindications for MRI are unlikely to benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the cognitive abilities and cerebrovascular risk in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) using advanced imaging techniques and cognitive assessments. It will involve comprehensive evaluations including CTA, double modal MRI, and clinical assessments to identify differences in cognitive function and local perfusion between ACS patients and healthy individuals. The study seeks to develop noninvasive methods for predicting the risk of ischemic stroke in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved risk assessment and management strategies for patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, potentially reducing the incidence of ischemic strokes.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on carotid stenosis and cognitive impairment, this approach utilizing advanced imaging and comprehensive assessments is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Mild stenosis group: CTA suggested carotid stenosis \< 30%; 2. Moderate stenosis group: CTA suggested carotid stenosis of 30-69%; 3. Severe stenosis group: CTA indicated carotid stenosis ≥70%; Exclusion Criteria: 1. dementia, MMSE score \< 21; 2. previous carotid stenosis related neurological symptoms or transient ischemic attack; 3. other craniocerebral lesions, such as craniocerebral trauma, tumor, inflammation, and complications of great vessels (cerebral infarction or cerebral malacia); 4. contraindications for MRI examination; 5. recent use of psychoactive drugs or hormones.
Where it's running
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Wen Wang
Xi'an, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wen Wang, Ph.D.
- Email: wangwen@fmmu.edu.cn
- Phone: +8618629066628
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.