Status:

COMPLETED

Platelet Inhibition and Transcranial Doppler (TCD)-Detected Microemboli During and After Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) in Asymptomatic Patients Prior to Cardiac Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

R&D Cardiologie

Conditions:

Carotid Stenosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

As with coronary artery stenting, activation and embolisation of platelets occurs with carotid artery stenting (CAS). Based on promising data on the use of clopidogrel plus aspirin in coronary stentin...

Detailed Description

Carotid angioplasty with stent placement (CAS) has become a well-accepted treatment option for carotid artery stenosis. In combination with experience in CAS procedures and the introduction of protect...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patient \> 18 years of age
  • patient accepted for CAS
  • temporal window for TCD available

Exclusion

  • severe renal impairment (creatinine\> 1.5mg/dl), abnormal liver function, malignancy, febrile disorder, acute or chronic inflammatory disease and other diseases influencing platelet reactivity
  • extreme tortuositas or calcification of the lesion
  • inadequate arterial access
  • contraindication for angiography
  • patient already receiving clopidogrel
  • contra-indication to study drugs
  • patients with active bleeding or at high-risk of bleeding
  • uncontrolled hypertension ( \> 180/110 mmHg) despite optimal medication
  • pregnancy and women with inadequate anticonception

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

April 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01146301

Start Date

March 1 2008

End Date

April 1 2010

Last Update

June 22 2010

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St-Antonius Ziekenhuis

Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3435CM