The Biomechanical Study of Diseased Human Carotid, Femoral and Abdominal Aortic Tissue
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This cross-sectional study aims to ascertain the mechanical properties of human carotid/femoral atherosclerotic plaque and abdominal aortic aneurysm tissue and correlate tissue mechanics with novel blood-based biomarkers of cardiovascular calcification.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patients with arterial plaque undergoing treatment where the plaque tissue will be surgically removed as per the usual peripheral endarterectomy procedure.
• Able to provide informed consent.
Locations
Other Locations
Ireland
University Hospital Limerick
RECRUITING
Limerick
Contact Information
Primary
Fiona Leahy, MSc
fionac.leahy@hse.ie
061 301111
Time Frame
Start Date: 2016-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 300
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Hospital of Limerick