Treating minor stroke with large artery blockage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specific treatment (likely endovascular therapy) helps people who have a minor stroke caused by a blockage in a large brain artery. If you are eligible, you may receive this treatment within 24 hours of your stroke to try to improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a minor stroke (NIHSS 0-5) and are being evaluated within 24 hours of the first symptoms.
- A scan shows a blockage in a major artery (internal carotid, M1, or proximal M2 segment) in your brain.
- The stroke damage to your brain is not too large (ASPECTS 6+ or core volume under 70 mL).
- Before the stroke, you were fully independent (able to do all daily activities without help).
- You do not have bleeding in the brain, seizures, or certain other medical conditions (like very low blood sugar or high creatinine).
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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