Study:
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial (CREST)
Rationale:
n/a
Purpose:
The purpose of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) is
to compare the relatively new procedure of stent-assisted carotid angioplasty (CAS) to the
traditional and accepted surgical approach of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment
of carotid artery stenosis to prevent recurrent strokes in those patients who have had a TIA
(transient ischemic attack) or a mild stroke within the past 6 months (symptomatic) and in
those patients who have not had any symptoms within the past 6 months (asymptomatic).
Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruiting:
n/a
| Condition |
Intervention |
Phase |
Atherosclerosis
Stroke
Carotid Stenosis
Cerebral Infarction
Myocardial Infarction |
Procedure: Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Device: Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) |
Phase 3 |
Verified by
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
January, 2013
Sponsored by: University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
Information provided by: University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00004732
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
United States
Thomas G. Brott, M.D.., Principal Investigator