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Biomarkers and Unstable Carotid Plaque

Observational Carotid Artery Diseases

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In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
The protocol lists: Carotid endarterectomy.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Carotid Artery Diseases. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Italy
Next step
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Official title

EVALUATION OF NEW BIOMARKERS IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF UNSTABLE CAROTID PLAQUE

Overview

This prospective study investigated associations between circulating miRNAs and symptomatic and asymptomatic ICAS, carotid plaque morphology and future cardiovascular events.

Interventions

  • Procedure Carotid endarterectomy
    Carotid endarterectomy, plaque histological analysis and miRNA expression

Primary outcome measures

  • miRNA levels [Time frame: 30 days]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Presence of significant internal carotid artery stenosis referred to carotid artery endarterectomy.
  • Age>18 years

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of significant internal carotid artery stenosis referred to carotid artery stenting

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Observational model
Cohort

Study locations

Italy · 1 center
  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS — Roma

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06887894 · 0032543/19

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗