Brain artery calcium and clot removal outcomes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether calcium buildup in brain arteries affects how well clot removal (mechanical thrombectomy) works for stroke patients. You may be able to join if you have a large artery blockage, a CT scan was done, and you are having the clot removal procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older (male or non-pregnant female).
- You have a blockage in a major brain artery (like the internal carotid, middle cerebral, or basilar artery) seen on a scan.
- You are scheduled for a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy to remove the clot.
- You have no severe allergy to the dye used in CT scans (iodinated contrast).
- You do not have severe kidney disease (creatinine over 2.5 or on dialysis).
- Your stroke symptoms started less than 24 hours ago.
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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