Heart-bypass–like brain surgery for artery blockage patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a special bypass surgery can improve symptoms in people with a long-term (chronic) blockage of the middle brain artery. It aims to improve brain blood flow and reduce future stroke risk in the right patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- Imaging shows one middle brain artery is chronically blocked, and other artery narrowing is under 50%
- Your scans show poor blood flow in that brain area (severe circulation problem)
- Your disability level is low (mRS score 0–2)
- You had a stroke or mini-stroke from this artery within the last 12 months (not within the last month—over 1 month ago)
- You can sign consent (or your guardian can)
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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