As a leader in cardiac and vascular care, the Institute conducts clinical trials to explore new carotid artery disease treatments.
Gore SCAFFOLD
GORE® Carotid Stent Clinical Study for the Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis in patients at increased risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy.
Principal Investigator: James Benenati, M.D. (Active Enrollment)
Co-investigators: Barry Katzen, M.D., Italo Linfante, M.D., Guilherme Dabus, M.D.
SAPPHIRE WORLDWIDE
Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in Patients at High Risk for Endarterectomy
Principal Investigator: Barry Katzen, M.D. (Active Follow-Up)
Co-investigators: James Benenati, M.D., Italo Linfante, M.D.
CREST
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stent Trial
Principal Investigator: Barry Katzen, M.D. (Active Follow-up)
Co-investigators: Athanassios Tsoukas, M.D., Stephen Kang, M.D.
CREST-2
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial (CREST-2) and Crest-2 Registry (C2R).
Principal Investigator: Barry Katzen, M.D. (Active Enrollment)
Co-investigators: Athanassios Tsoukas, M.D., Ian Del Conde Pozzi, M.D., James Benenati, M.D., Guilherme Dabus, M.D., Italo Linfante, M.D.