Evaluation of Brain Health and Surgical Efficacy in Patients With Carotid Artery Stenosis

Sponsor
Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Other)
Overall Status
Not yet recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT05848921
Collaborator
Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Other), The 2rd School of Medicine,WMU/The 2rd Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospiyal of WMU (Other)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the recovery of cerebrovascular morphology and cognitive function before and after surgical treatment in patients with carotid artery stenosis and their preoperative cardiac health status. And combined with preoperative cognitive status, serum markers, and cardiovascular health evaluation indicators, evaluate and predict the possibility of postoperative neurodegenerative diseases and the level of cerebrovascular health in patients.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Device: magnetic resonance image
  • Diagnostic Test: Neuropsychological scale

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to evaluate the brain health status and surgical efficacy of patients with carotid artery stenosis. Firstly, investigate whether hemodynamic parameters such as blood flow reserve fraction at the carotid artery stenosis site are correlated with white matter hyperintensities and cerebral vascular morphological changes in elderly patients with normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment; Then, when the blood flow of carotid artery has been improved after surgery, compare the cerebrovascular health of patients before surgery and the way of cerebral vascular reconstruction; Combined with the postoperative neuropsychological cognitive test to explore the postoperative cognitive recovery of patients, and combined with the postoperative imaging data and the biomarker in the blood of patients at various stages, to explore the way of cerebral vascular reconstruction and changes in brain structure and function of different groups of patients behind cognitive changes.

Study Design

Study Type:
Observational [Patient Registry]
Anticipated Enrollment :
100 participants
Observational Model:
Cohort
Time Perspective:
Prospective
Official Title:
Research on Changes of Cerebral Vascular Morphology and Cognitive Function in Patients With Carotid Artery Stenosis Before and After Surgery
Anticipated Study Start Date :
May 1, 2023
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2025
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2025

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
CAS-CN

Carotid Artery Stenosis with cognitive normality

Device: magnetic resonance image
Imaging data were collected in a strong magnetic field

Diagnostic Test: Neuropsychological scale
Multi dimensional neuropsychological test

CAS-MCI

Carotid Artery Stenosis with mild cognitive impairment

Device: magnetic resonance image
Imaging data were collected in a strong magnetic field

Diagnostic Test: Neuropsychological scale
Multi dimensional neuropsychological test

HC

Healthy controls

Device: magnetic resonance image
Imaging data were collected in a strong magnetic field

Diagnostic Test: Neuropsychological scale
Multi dimensional neuropsychological test

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Change of brain volume before and after treatment [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]]

    The change of brain volume (mm3) are evaluated by structural 3DT1 weighted MRI. Freesurfer software is used to get the measured value of the volume.

  2. Change of cerebrovascular morphology before and after treatment [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of Cerebral vessel density, caliber and tortuosity, brain white matter hyperintensity lesion count

  3. Change of brain function connectivity before and after operation [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of brain functional connectivity intensity are evaluated by rest stage functional MRI. DPABI software based on MATLAB is used to get the measured the matrix value of functional connectivity.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Change of serum marker concentration before and after operation [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of serum marker concentration is evaluated by inflammatory cytokine.

  2. Change of plasma marker concentration before and after operation [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of plasma marker concentration is evaluated by neurofilament light chain(NFL) protein extracted from plasma.

  3. Brain evaluate basic cognition before operation [before operation]

    Basic cognition is evaluated by Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) . For MMSE , The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is 30. The higher scores mean a better outcome. For CDR , the results are represented by scores of 0,0.5,1,2,3, and the degree of cognitive impairment is classified as normal, suspicious, mild, moderate, and severe

  4. Change of executive functions before and after operation evaluated by Trail-Making Test Part A [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of executive functions are first evaluated by Trail-Making Test Part A test. The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is 30. This test has no clear maximum and minimum values. If the test completion time exceeds 79 seconds, it means the outcome is abnormal. The higher scores mean a worse outcome.

  5. Change of executive functions before and after operation evaluated by Digit Symbol Coding score [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of executive functions are second evaluated by Digit Symbol Coding score. The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is not clear. The normal range of results is 56.53 ± 20.17. The higher scores mean a better outcome.

  6. Change of working memory before and after operation evaluated by Forward Digit Span [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of working memory is first evaluated by Forward Digit Span. The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is not clear. The normal range of results is 7.75±1.47. The higher scores mean a better outcome.

  7. Change of working memory before and after operation evaluated by Backward Digit Span [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of working memory is second evaluated by Backward Digit Span. The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is not clear. The normal range of results is 5.36±1.91. The higher scores mean a better outcome.

  8. Change of language function before and after operation evaluated by Language Fluency test [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of language function is evaluated by Language Fluency test. The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is not clear. The normal range of results is 19.43±4.81. The higher scores mean a better outcome.

  9. Change of executive functions before and after operation evaluated by Clock Drawing Test [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of executive functions is evaluated by Backward Digit Span. The minimum value is 0 , the maximum value is 4.

  10. Change of executive functions before and after operation evaluated by Trail-Making Test Part B [before operation; 3-10 Days after operation; 1 month; 6-12months]

    The change of executive functions are first evaluated by Trail-Making Test Part B test. The minimum value is 0 , and the maximum value is 30. This test has no clear maximum and minimum values. If the test completion time exceeds 79 seconds, it means the outcome is abnormal. The higher scores mean a worse outcome.It is a supplement to Trail-Making Test Part A, which is optional for patients who are not familiar with the English alphabetical order

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
50 Years to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Aged over 50 years old;

  • Conscious and capable of completing neuropsychological scales

  • Clinical detection of carotid artery stenosis requires surgical treatment;

  • Compliant with carotid artery stenting or carotid endarterectomy surgical standards

  • Individuals with normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Degree of vascular blockage in other intracranial segments ≥ 50%

  • Have a history of mental illness, nervous system disease (such as stroke) or brain injury with loss of consciousness for more than five minutes;

  • Neurological and psychiatric disorders unrelated to AD (schizophrenia, depression, etc.), post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

  • Have a history of alcohol or drug abuse

  • There are contraindications for magnetic resonance imaging examination

  • Those with significant organ dysfunction such as lung, liver, and kidney;

  • Patients with intracranial tumors, infectious diseases, and blood system diseases;

  • Participating in other clinical studies at the same time

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 The 2rd School of Medicine,WMU/The 2rd Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospiyal of WMU Wenzhou Zhejiang China

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Health Science Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • The 2rd School of Medicine,WMU/The 2rd Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospiyal of WMU

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Bo Yin, phD, The 2rd School of Medicine,WMU/The 2rd Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospiyal of WMU

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Qianyan Liu, Principal Investgator, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT05848921
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 82071993-2
First Posted:
May 8, 2023
Last Update Posted:
May 8, 2023
Last Verified:
Apr 1, 2023
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Qianyan Liu, Principal Investgator, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

No Results Posted as of May 8, 2023