Cost-Effectiveness of a Specialized Ultrasound Instrument to Diagnose Carotid Stenosis as a Way to Reduce the Risk of Stroke

Completed

Conditions studied: Carotid Stenosis, Cerebrovascular Accident

In brief

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-effectiveness of using a new, specialized ultrasound device to screen individuals who are at risk for carotid stenosis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00417586

Run by

DVX, LLC

People needed

984

Starts

2007-06-01

Expected to finish

2010-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-12-11

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• At least one risk factor for carotid stenosis (e.g., cardiac disease, elevated cholesterol, smoking, hypertension)

You may not qualify if…

• Any symptoms or indications of carotid stenosis or stroke

Where it is running

• Princeton Surgical Associates — Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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