Measuring Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter to Predict Neurological Issues in Carotid Surgery
Can Ultrasonographic Screening of Optic Sheath Diameter Be an Early Detector of Norological Morbidities Related Carotis Endarterectomy
This study is testing if measuring the optic nerve sheath diameter during carotid surgery can help predict neurological problems in older patients with narrowed carotid arteries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06491693 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate how changes in the Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) during Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) can help predict neurological complications in patients post-surgery. It focuses on elderly patients with carotid artery stenosis, who are at risk for ischemic strokes. By monitoring ONSD alongside other standard perioperative parameters, the study seeks to improve early detection of cerebral hypoperfusion and ischemia during the surgical procedure. The findings could enhance patient safety and outcomes by identifying those at higher risk for neurological morbidities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are male and female patients aged 50 to 80 scheduled for elective carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients under 50 years of age, over 80 years of age, or those with neurological issues unrelated to carotid lesions will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and prevention of neurological complications in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using ONSD measurements is gaining attention, this specific application in the context of carotid endarterectomy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients between the ages of 50 and 80, who are planned for elective CEA under general anesthesia, who come in a spontaneously breathing, conscious and cooperative state. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are under 50 years of age, over 80 years of age, have neurological findings caused by reasons other than carotid lesion, and are intubated.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- BasaksehirCamveSakuraSehirH — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zulfiye Yildiz, M.D.
- Email: drzulfiye@hotmail.com
- Phone: 5323262605
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.