Wearables for Carotid Artery Stenosis

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study is to see if we can predict carotid artery function using wearable technology (for example, a FitBit®).

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

We are enrolling 2 different types of candidates in this study:
  • Cohort 1: Healthy adults ages 18+ who do not have any ongoing medical conditions that require regular medical care and/or routine medication (these participants will be the comparison group).
  • Cohort 2: Adults ages 18+ who are diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and are undergoing carotid artery revascularization.
For more information, contact the study team at frank.benedetti@duke.edu.

Age Range

18-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes

What is Involved?

Description

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to wear a FitBit for 18 months. You will also have up to four ultrasounds taken at the following times after your carotic artery procedure:
  • 1 month
  • 6 months
  • 12 months
  • 18 months
Data from these ultrasounds will be collected and compared to the data recorded on the FitBit.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

No

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Prediction of Carotid Artery Stenosis using Wearable Technology

Principal Investigator

Kevin
Southerland

Protocol Number

PRO00114171

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment