Stenting for blocked neck and brain artery in severe stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment for people having a severe stroke when a large artery in the neck and a brain artery are both blocked. The treatment involves opening the neck artery with a stent (a small tube) and then clearing the brain clot, all within 24 hours of symptom onset.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years
- Before this stroke, you were able to do most daily activities on your own (no major disability)
- Your stroke symptoms are moderate to severe (not very mild)
- A brain scan (CT or MRI) shows that the damaged area is not too large for treatment
- You can receive treatment within 24 hours of when your symptoms started
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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