Two clot-retrievers versus one for acute stroke treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares using two clot-retrievers at the same time versus using just one to remove the clot in an acute ischemic stroke. It may help find a more effective approach to restore blood flow and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have a new, disabling stroke symptom on one side (or focal brain symptoms) that started recently
- The stroke team must confirm a clot blockage in a specific artery (terminal internal carotid, middle cerebral, or basilar)
- Treatment must start within 24 hours of symptom onset (time of first symptoms)
- Brain CT scan must show enough healthy tissue (ASPECTS score 6 or higher)
- Your baseline disability level before this stroke must be low (mRS 0 to 2)
- There should not be major bleeding or dangerous swelling/shifting of the brain on the baseline CT
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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