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NCT04063709 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Transcutaneous ARFI Ultrasound for Differentiating Carotid Plaque With High Stroke Risk
A NA study of Carotid Stenosis and Plaque, Atherosclerotic, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04063709: Active NA study of Carotid Stenosis and Plaque, Atherosclerotic, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
NCT04063709 is a NA study of Carotid Stenosis and Plaque, Atherosclerotic that is active but no longer recruiting, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 593-participant average among 11 other Carotid Stenosis trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04063709, a NA study of Carotid Stenosis and Plaque, Atherosclerotic, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and around the world. The goal of this work is to develop and test a noninvasive ultrasound-based imaging technology to better identify patients at high risk of stroke so that appropriate and timely intervention may be administered to prevent it.
Primary Outcome
Ability of ARFI imaging to detect carotid plaque features and measure their size
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) ultrasound
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hospitals - Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-07-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-11 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04063709 still lists
NCT04063709 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 593-participant average among 11 other Carotid Stenosis trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Carotid Stenosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) ultrasound is the first listed.
NCT04063709 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04063709 about?
NCT04063709 is a clinical study titled "Transcutaneous ARFI Ultrasound for Differentiating Carotid Plaque With High Stroke Risk". Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and around the world. The goal of this work is to develop and test a noninvasive ultrasound-based imaging technology to better identify patients at high risk of stroke so that appropriate and timely intervention may be administer...
What is the current status of trial NCT04063709?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2019-07-17. Estimated completion is 2025-11.
What conditions does trial NCT04063709 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Carotid Stenosis, Plaque, Atherosclerotic, Carotid Artery Plaque.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04063709?
The interventions under investigation include: Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) ultrasound (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04063709?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04063709 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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