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N/A N=2,502 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial

Atherosclerosis · Stroke · Carotid Stenosis · Cerebral Infarction · Myocardial Infarction

Enrolled (actual)
2,502
Serious AEs
24.5%
Results posted
Dec 2013
Primary outcome: Primary: Any Periprocedural Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, or Death During a 30-day Peri-procedural Period, and Postprocedural Ipsilateral Stroke Thereafter, up to 4-years. — 7.2; 6.8 Percentage

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) (Procedure); Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Primary completion
Feb 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Any Periprocedural Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, or Death During a 30-day Peri-procedural Period, and Postprocedural Ipsilateral Stroke Thereafter, up to 4-years.
7.2; 6.8
SECONDARY
Differential Efficacy of CAS and CEA in Male and Female Participants in the Primary Endpoint (Any Periprocedural Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, or Death or Postprocedural Ipsilateral Stroke).
6.2; 6.8; 8.9; 6.7

Summary

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).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Symptomatic patients with recent neurological events (TIA or non-disabling stroke) with an associated carotid stenosis greater than or equal to 50% by angiography or greater than or equal to 70% by ultrasound or greater than or equal to 70% by Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) or Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) are eligible for randomization.
  • Asymptomatic patients with no recent (in the last 6 months) neurological events referable to the study with artery and carotid stenosis (patients with symptoms beyond 180 days are considered asymptomatic) greater than or equal to 60% by angiography or greater than or equal to 70% by ultrasound or greater than or equal to 80% by CTA or MRA 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). Chronic atrial fibrillation and/or anti-coagulation or episodic atrial fibrillation within the last 6 months.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00004732). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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