Balloon post-treatment after clot removal in stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special balloon treatment started after successful clot removal can improve recovery after an acute stroke. It may help some people by protecting the brain during the procedure and early aftermath.
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Who can take part
- You’re at least 18 years old.
- Your stroke happened within 24 hours before the procedure started (from when you were last known well).
- Before this stroke, you were functioning pretty independently (mRS 0–2).
- Your initial stroke severity is moderate to severe (NIHSS 6 or higher) and your scan looks less affected (ASPECTS 6 or higher).
- The clot is in one side of the brain’s main artery (middle cerebral artery), and clot removal worked well (eTICI 2b–3).
- MRI is safe for you, and there were no major procedure complications that prevented safe balloon use.
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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