Balloon angioplasty for recent minor stroke or TIA
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a balloon procedure to open a narrowed artery in the brain to prevent further strokes. It is for people who recently had a mild stroke or high-risk TIA from a significant blockage.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a recent minor stroke or high-risk TIA (mini-stroke) from a blocked brain artery.
- You are between 30 and 80 years old.
- The blocked artery is between 70% and 99% narrowed and measurable by imaging.
- You do not have atrial fibrillation, severe heart/liver/kidney disease, or uncontrolled blood pressure.
- You have not had a recent brain bleed on the same side of the brain as the blockage.
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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