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Stenting vs. Surgery to Prevent Stroke

For Condition: Atherosclerosis,Stroke,Cerebral Infarction,Carotid Stenosis
Status: Recruiting
Sponsor(s): National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ,
Synopsis: 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.
Details: The primary aim of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) is to contrast the relative effectiveness of carotid angioplasty with stenting (CAS) versus carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in preventing stroke, myocardial infarction, and death. Patients will be followed for up to four years. CAS is a relatively new procedure that has increased in popularity in recent years due in part to advances in stent technology. Stents are medical devices approved and commonly used for treatment of heart disease. The investigational stent that will be used in this trial is the ACCULINK(TM) Carotid Stent System, an elastic-like metal scaffold that is expanded inside a carotid artery to hold the vessel open. The ACCUNET(TM) Embolic Protection System (an umbrella-like device that expands above the narrowed portion of the carotid artery) will be used in conjunction with the ACCULINK stent. The ACCUNET system is designed to capture embolic material that could break off from the narrowed area in the carotid artery while still allowing blood to flow through the vessel during the procedure. Embolic material could block blood flow to the arteries beyond the narrowing and be harmful to the brain. The ACCUNET System is closed and removed after the stent is placed. Many interventionalists believe that CAS has advantages over CEA because CAS is less invasive. CEA involves a neck incision and physical removal of the plaque from the inside of the artery. CAS involves insertion of a catheter or tube into an artery in the groin and then threading the catheter through the arteries of the body to the location of the plaque within the carotid artery in the neck. A balloon dilates the artery and the stent is then placed to cover the plaque and hold the artery open. Even though both procedures provide benefits to patients, no studies have shown conclusively which procedure, stenting or surgery, is better overall. Patients will be randomly assigned to undergo either CAS or CEA, and all patients will receive best medical management, which includes treatment with aspirin, treatment of high blood pressure, and treatment of other stroke risk factors.
Eligibility:
Study Type:
  Interventional, Prevention, Randomized
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: 18 Years/
Genders: Both
Protocol Entry Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Symptomatic patients with recent neurological events (TIA or non-disabling stroke) with an associated carotid stenosis greater than 50% by angiography or 70% by ultrasound are eligible for randomization. Exclusion Criteria: - Conditions that: (1) interfere with the evaluation of endpoints, (2) are known to interfere with the completion of CEA or CAS, or (3) affect the likelihood of survival for the study period (4 years).
Total Enrollment: 

Location and Contact Information:

Overall Study Official:
RobertHobson,  Principal Investigator,  University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Cape Cod Hospital *Recruiting*
Hyannis,  Massachusetts,  02601
United States
Recruiting Lizbeth  Shea 508-957-7248

New York University Medical Center *Recruiting*
New York City,  New York,  10016
United States
Recruiting Ronnie  Landis 212-263-7710

Mercy Hospital Center *Recruiting*
Des Moines,  Iowa,  50314
United States
Recruiting Rochelle  Porter 515-235-5114

Massachusetts General Hospital *Recruiting*
Boston,  Massachusetts,  02114
United States
Recruiting Debbie  O'Shaughnessy 617-726-3057

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio *Not yet recruiting*
San Antonio,  Texas,  78284
United States
Not yet recruiting Carmen  Young 210-567-3760

Sacred Heart Medical Center *Recruiting*
Spokane,  Washington,  99220
United States
Recruiting Lynn  Dahlstrom 509-625-3028

Marshfield Clinic *Recruiting*
Marshfield,  Wisconsin,  54449
United States
Recruiting Kathy  Mancl 715-389-3748

Mayo Clinic Rochester/St. Mary's *Recruiting*
Rochester,  Minnesota,  55905
United States
Recruiting Leigh  Gray 507-255-4377

Norwestern Memorial Hospital *Recruiting*
Chicago,  Illinois,  60611
United States
Recruiting Wendy  Meadows 312-695-2928

University of Alabama at Birmingham *Recruiting*
Birmingham,  Alabama,  35294
United States
Recruiting Dell  Day 205-934-7279

Oregon Health Science University *Recruiting*
Portland,  Oregon,  97201
United States
Recruiting Anne  Doherty 503-494-7224

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital *Recruiting*
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania,  19107
United States
Recruiting Maureen  Jensen 215-503-5739

Loyola University Medical Center *Recruiting*
Maywood,  Illinois,  60153
United States
Recruiting Lourdes  Norwick 708-216-2057

Sanger Clinic *Recruiting*
Charlotte,  North Carolina,  28203
United States
Recruiting Gale  Schwarz 704-355-4794

Rush University Medical Center *Recruiting*
Chicago,  Illinois,  60612
United States
Recruiting Jason  Daily 312-942-8144

Deaconess Medical Center *Recruiting*
Spokane,  Washington,  99204
United States
Recruiting Jason  Krauss 509-473-3492

Orlando Regional Healthcare *Recruiting*
Orlando,  Florida,  32828
United States
Recruiting Lucia  Lilien 321-841-8101

Mayo Clinic--Jacksonville *Recruiting*
Jacksonville,  Florida,  32224
United States
Recruiting Diana  Partin 904-953-8736

UPENN *Recruiting*
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania,  19104
United States
Recruiting Kathy  Riese 215-662-2058

Emory University *Recruiting*
Atlanta,  Georgia,  30322
United States
Recruiting Betty  Ship 404-778-3164

Trillium Health Centre *Recruiting*
Mississauga,  Ontario,  L5B 4A2
Canada
Recruiting Heather  Hink 905-848-7367

Grant Riverside Methodist Hospital *Recruiting*
Columbus,  Ohio,  43214
United States
Recruiting Beth  Weirick 614-263-1011

North Memorial Health Care *Recruiting*
Robbinsdale,  Minnesota,  55422
United States
Recruiting Krista  Miller 763-302-4069

William Beaumont Hospital *Recruiting*
Southfield,  Michigan,  48075
United States
Recruiting Brian  Walker 248-551-7930

USC University Hospital & LA County Hospital *Recruiting*
Los Angeles,  California,  90033
United States
Recruiting Joy  Hunt 323-442-5752

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center *Recruiting*
San Diego,  California,  92120
United States
Recruiting Sonni  Longson 619-528-5503

Peoria Radiology Research and Education *Recruiting*
Peoria,  Illinois,  61637
United States
Recruiting J.  Vrabel 309-655-7653

Parkview Hospital *Recruiting*
Ft. Wayne,  Indiana,  46805
United States
Recruiting Jeanne  Carroll 260-373-8175

USF Tampa General Hospital *Recruiting*
Tampa,  Florida,  33606
United States
Recruiting Jaime  Parker 813-259-0683

Caritas St. Elizabeth's Hospital *Recruiting*
Boston,  Massachusetts,  02135
United States
Recruiting Laura  Kenney 617-789-2841

Westchester Medical Center *Recruiting*
Valhalla,  New York,  10595
United States
Recruiting Jean  Baruth 914-493-5324

Cornell Medical Center *Recruiting*
New York City,  New York,  10021
United States
Recruiting Kimberly  Scott 212-746-4998

Southern Illinois School of Medicine *Recruiting*
Springfield,  Illinois,  62794
United States
Recruiting Carol  Buettner 217-545-2320

Columbia Presbyterian *Recruiting*
New York City,  New York,  10032
United States
Recruiting Leslie  Schmidt 212-342-0551

Montefiore Medical Center *Recruiting*
Bronx,  New York,  10467
United States
Recruiting Jamie  McKay 718-920-7329

Foothills Hospital *Recruiting*
Calgary,  Alberta,  T2N 2T9
Canada
Recruiting Marie  McClelland 403-944-4347

Methodist Hospital *Recruiting*
Houston,  Texas,  77030
United States
Recruiting David  McCane 713-798-6225

University of Maryland *Recruiting*
Baltimore,  Maryland,  21201
United States
Recruiting Deborah  Schofield 410-328-7490

East Tennessee Baptist Hospital *Recruiting*
Knoxville,  Tennessee,  37920
United States
Recruiting Beth  Polk 865-549-7535

University of Cincinnati *Recruiting*
Cincinnati,  Ohio,  45267
United States
Recruiting Suzanne  Kempisty-Cliver 513-558-5387

Indiana University *Recruiting*
Indianapolis,  Indiana,  46202
United States
Recruiting Alison  Sears 317-278-1976

Geisinger Medical Center *Recruiting*
Danville,  Pennsylvania,  17822
United States
Recruiting Al  Griffin 570-271-6866

UCLA *Recruiting*
Los Angeles,  California,  90095
United States
Recruiting Candace  Vescera 310-206-1115

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute *Recruiting*
Miami,  Florida,  33187
United States
Recruiting Sarah  Orendorff-Alegre 305-596-1960

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center *Recruiting*
Boston,  Massachusetts,  02215
United States
Recruiting Jennifer  Lambert 617-632-9962

St. Francis Hospital--Long Island Surgical Specialists *Recruiting*
Port Washington,  New York,  11050
United States
Recruiting Elizabeth  Haag 516-562-6790

Prarie Cardiology-St. John's Hospital *Recruiting*
Springfield,  Illinois,  62794
United States
Recruiting Nancy  Staten 217-544-6464

Duke University Medical Center *Recruiting*
Durham,  North Carolina,  27710
United States
Recruiting Joanna  Stoner 919-668-5275

Brigham and Womens Hospital *Recruiting*
Boston,  Massachusetts,  02215
United States
Recruiting Lisamarie  Fahy 617-732-4778

UT Health Sciences Center--Houston *Recruiting*
Houston,  Texas,  77030
United States
Recruiting Carol  Underwood 713-500-6563

St. John Hospital and Medical Center *Recruiting*
Detroit,  Michigan,  48236
United States
Recruiting Teresa  Ingle 313-343-8335

Washington University/St. Louis/Barnes Jewish *Recruiting*
St. Louis,  Missouri,  63110
United States
Recruiting Christine  Keller 314-362-6290

Albany Medical Center Hospital *Recruiting*
Albany,  New York,  12208
United States
Recruiting Linda  Graca 518-262-5868

St. Joseph's Medical Center *Recruiting*
Stockton,  California,  95204
United States
Recruiting Theresa  Weaver 209-461-5257

UPMC/Shadyside Hospital *Recruiting*
Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania,  15232
United States
Recruiting Tarra  Davis 412-235-1301

University of Rochester/Strong Memorial *Recruiting*
Rochester,  New York,  14642
United States
Recruiting Lori  Caufield 585-273-4956

Washington Adventist Hospital *Recruiting*
Takoma Park,  Maryland,  20912
United States
Recruiting Cathy  Garey 301-891-5901

Charleston Area Medical Health Systems *Recruiting*
Charleston,  West Virginia,  25304
United States
Recruiting Cyndi  Tignor 304-388-9937

Cleveland Clinic *Recruiting*
Cleveland,  Ohio,  44195
United States
Recruiting Robin  Hughes 216-444-5937

St. Michael's Hospital *Recruiting*
Newark,  New Jersey,  07013
United States
Recruiting Madge  Geohagen 973-877-5059

Millard Fillmore Neurosurgery SUNY Buffalo *Recruiting*
Buffalo,  New York,  14209
United States
Recruiting Anne  Crumlish 716-887-5210

St. Luke's Hospital *Recruiting*
Kansas City,  Missouri,  64110
United States
Recruiting Margie  Santiago 816-932-6248

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey *Recruiting*
Newark,  New Jersey,  07017
United States
Recruiting  

Swedish Heart Institute *Recruiting*
Seattle,  Washington,  98122
United States
Recruiting Robyn  Martin 206-386-6844

Toronto Hospital *Recruiting*
Toronto,  Ontario, 
Canada
Recruiting Gail  Reintamm 416-603-5800

St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta *Recruiting*
Atlanta,  Georgia,  30342
United States
Recruiting Lynn  Krug 404-851-7979

Central Baptist Hospital *Recruiting*
Lexington,  Kentucky,  40504
United States
Recruiting Linda  Breathitt 859-260-6344

Barrow Neurological Institute *Recruiting*
Phoenix,  Arizona,  85013
United States
Recruiting Sonna  Hunsley 602-406-3343

Ochsner Foundation Hospital *Recruiting*
New Orleans,  Louisiana,  70121
United States
Recruiting Aura  Cole 504-842-5622


Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers:
  R01NS38384; 
Study Start Date: December 2000
Record last reviewed: April 2004
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00004732

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