Thrombectomy timing: aspiration tube vs stent for basilar stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to remove a blockage in the brain’s basilar artery: suction (aspiration) versus a retriever stent. It may help doctors learn which approach works better for restoring blood flow in acute stroke patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have an acute ischemic stroke caused by a blockage in the basilar artery, confirmed by CT or MRI.
- Doctors decide you are a good candidate for a thrombectomy (procedure through the groin), and the groin procedure is planned within 24 hours of your first symptoms (or your last known normal time).
- You have national health insurance coverage.
- You can give consent, or a legal proxy can give consent, including in an emergency process.
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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