Evaluating factors predicting neurologic deficits during carotid endarterectomy with regional anesthesia
Official title: Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative Predictors of Post-clamping Neurologic Deficits During Carotid Endarterectomy With Regional Anesthesia
Run by Universidade do Porto · NCT04347785 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at patients having carotid endarterectomy to see what factors might lead to nerve problems during the surgery when using regional anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 206 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidade do Porto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2011 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2020 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | April 15, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT04347785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for carotid endarterectomy under regional anesthesia who may experience neurologic deficits during the procedure.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients undergoing carotid stenting or those not receiving regional anesthesia may not 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 focuses on patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to identify predictive factors associated with neurologic deficits that may occur during the procedure due to cerebral hypoperfusion. It involves analyzing consecutive patients from a tertiary referral center who experience neurologic alterations after carotid artery clamping, as well as a control group without such alterations. The study aims to understand the perioperative implications of these deficits and improve patient outcomes during CEA performed under regional anesthesia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy by identifying at-risk patients and potentially reducing the incidence of postoperative neurologic deficits.
How similar studies have gone: While this study addresses a specific aspect of carotid endarterectomy, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success in identifying risk factors for neurologic deficits during surgical procedures.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * carotid endarterectomy under regional anesthesia * Postclamping carotid deficit Exclusion Criteria: * carotid stenting
Where it's running
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Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto
Porto, Portugal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Joao P Rocha-Neves, MD, MSC; MPH, FEBVS
- Email: joaorochaneves@hotmail.com
- Phone: +351910486230
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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.