Angioplasty for narrowed brain arteries after a recent stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a safer, lower-intensity balloon procedure to improve blood flow in people whose brain arteries are narrowed and who recently had a stroke. It aims to reduce the chance of another stroke by restoring flow while minimizing procedure-related risks.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke in the last 30 days, and it was caused by a 70% to 99% narrowing in a brain artery (confirmed by scan).
- Your stroke pattern suggests “low flow” in the front or back of the brain, based on specific imaging results.
- The narrowed artery segment is reachable, and it is at least 2 mm wide and less than 18 mm long.
- You are between 30 and 90 years old, and you can sign consent.
- You cannot have a major disabling stroke (your disability score must be 3 or less).
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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