Balloon stent study for narrowed brain arteries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a special balloon-expandable stent to treat narrowed arteries in the brain that have not improved with medication. It aims to help people who have had strokes or TIAs despite taking medicines for risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a stroke or mini-stroke in the past 3 months due to a narrowed artery in the brain (70-99% blockage).
- You still have symptoms like stroke or TIA even after taking medicines for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
- You have at least one risk factor for clogged arteries, such as high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, or heart disease.
- You are able to take blood-thinning medicines and have no serious bleeding or other medical issues that would make the procedure unsafe.
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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