Clinical Research Unit
Clinical Trials and Registries

CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE

CHOICE
Carotid Stenting for High Surgical Risk Patients; Evaluating Outcomes Through the Collection Of Clinical Evidence

Principal Investigator
Ray Matthews, M.D.

Study Coordinators
Karen Adams
Stephanie Mullin, R.N.

Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect data about patients' medical experiences and conditions following treatment of carotid stenosis using one of Abbott Vascular's carotid stent systems (RX Acculink® Carotid Stent System or the Xact® Rapid Exchange Carotid Stent System) and embolic protection systems (RX AccunetT Embolic Protection System or Emboshield® BareWireT Rapid Exchange Embolic Protection System). All the devices in this study have been approved by the FDA.

Enrollment Status: OPEN

SAPPHIRE Worldwide Registry
Stenting and Angioplasty With Protection in Patients At High-Risk for Endarterectomy

Principal Investigator
Ray Matthews, M.D.

Study Coordinators
Karen Adams
Stephanie Mullin, R.N.

Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the outcomes of stenting with distal protection in the treatment of obstructive carotid artery disease using the Cordis PRECISE® Nitinol Stent Systems and the Cordis ANGIOGUARDT XP Emboli Capture Guidewire. Both of these devices are approved by the FDA.

Enrollment Status: OPEN