Trial to Evaluate the Ability of a Single Infusion of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) to Modulate Markers of Cerebral Ischaemia

Summary

The plasma concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) can have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-thrombotic effects in addition to being able to remove cholesterol from peripheral tissues for secretion via the liver. The investigators hypothesise that elevation of plasma HDLs will reduce the inflammatory response following removal of unstable atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid artery. Such plaques can cause strokes and there is great benefit from early surgical removal, however such surgical procedures involve significant risks to the patient. The investigators propose infusing HDL into patients prior to removal of their unstable carotid plaque and measuring the changes in inflammatory responses in comparison to a similar placebo controlled group of patients.

Timeline

Start

2006-02

Primary completion

2008-12

Completion

2009-02

Drugs

Indications