Opening narrowed brain arteries with a gentle balloon procedure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentler type of angioplasty (a procedure to open a narrowed artery in the brain) to improve blood flow and reduce the risk of another stroke. It is for people who recently had a stroke due to severe narrowing of an artery inside the brain.
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Who can take part
- You had a recent stroke (within the last 30 days) caused by a severe narrowing (70-99%) of an artery inside your brain.
- The narrowing must be confirmed by a special CT scan (CTA) or an angiogram.
- The artery must show evidence of poor blood flow to the brain, based on specific patterns of stroke damage.
- You are between 30 and 90 years old.
- You must be able to take aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) after the procedure.
- You should not have certain heart conditions that increase stroke risk, such as atrial fibrillation or a mechanical heart valve.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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