Testing a balloon-expandable stent for narrowed brain arteries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of expandable stent for people with narrowed arteries in the brain that keep causing strokes or mini-strokes despite medications. The goal is to see if the stent is safe and effective in preventing further events.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have had a stroke or mini-stroke within the last 3 months caused by a narrowed artery in the brain (70% to 99% narrowing).
- Had more than one stroke or mini-stroke despite being on medications like blood thinners.
- Have at least one risk factor for artery disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, or being overweight.
- Be able to function fairly well in daily life (score of 3 or less on a disability scale).
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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