Status:
COMPLETED
Cost-Effectiveness of a Specialized Ultrasound Instrument to Diagnose Carotid Stenosis as a Way to Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
DVX, LLC
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Carotid Stenosis
Cerebrovascular Accident
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
Carotid stenosis, a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries of the neck and blocks blood flow to the brain, is one common cause of stroke. This study will evaluate the cost-effectivene...
Detailed Description
Stroke is the third leading cause of death, and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. At least half of all strokes are caused by carotid stenosis, a condition in which the ar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least one risk factor for carotid stenosis (e.g., cardiac disease, elevated cholesterol, smoking, hypertension)
Exclusion
- Any symptoms or indications of carotid stenosis or stroke
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
984 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00417586
Start Date
June 1 2007
End Date
November 1 2010
Last Update
December 11 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Princeton Surgical Associates
Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08540