Tirofiban or alteplase before clot removal in stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving either tirofiban or alteplase through a vein before a mechanical clot-removal procedure works better for an acute ischemic stroke. It may help improve how well blood flow returns and how much recovery patients can have after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have symptoms of an acute ischemic stroke (from a blocked blood vessel)
- You arrive at the hospital within 24 hours of symptom start
- A brain scan shows a clot/blocked artery in specific places (internal carotid, M1/M2 middle cerebral, or vertebrobasilar)
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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