Assessment of a B-Mode Ultrasound Technique for the Measurement of Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness

This minimal risk protocol is designed to assess the reproducibility of B-mode ultrasound measurements of carotid intima media thickness (IMT) when the scans are performed in CC Radiology and read using a computerized edge reader. Up to 20 volunteers will have two ultrasounds performed within a 6-month period. IMT thickness is used as a surrogate marker for atherosclerosis and may be of value in clinical trials.

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Key information

Conditions

Atherosclerosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Infarction Ischemia Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Necrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

About this study

This minimal risk protocol is designed to assess the reproducibility of B-mode ultrasound measurements of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) when the scans are performed in CC Radiology and read using a computerized edge reader. Up to 50 volunteers will have two ultrasounds performed within a 6-month period. IMT thickness is used as a surrogate marker for atherosclerosis and may be of value in clinical trials.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Adult (age 18 or older).

Desire to participate in the study; willing and able to provide informed consent.

No history of stroke or carotid disease.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Nih

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 1999
Study completion: 2000
First posted: Dec 10, 2002
Registry last updated: Mar 4, 2008

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