Plain-English translation of NCT06546761 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
After you have successful surgery or stenting to treat a blocked carotid artery (the major blood vessel in your neck), doctors want to know: should they also screen your heart for hidden blockages using a CT scan? This trial randomly assigns patients to either standard medical care alone, or standard medical care plus a heart CT scan that uses special computer analysis to measure blood flow and help doctors decide if you need heart treatment.
Many patients with blocked neck arteries also have blockages in their heart arteries, but we don't know if routinely screening for these hidden heart problems—and treating them early—actually improves outcomes. This trial tests whether finding and treating these blockages early makes a real difference in keeping people healthy.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups within 14 days after your neck artery treatment. One group receives standard medical therapy alone; the other group receives standard medical therapy plus a heart CT scan (completed within 14 days) with special computer analysis to measure blood flow in heart arteries. Your doctors will use the results to decide if you need heart treatment. You will have follow-up visits at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years, with some centers offering additional follow-up out to 5 years.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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