Urgent angioplasty for stroke patients with narrowed brain arteries
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether an urgent balloon procedure (angioplasty) to open a narrowed brain artery, done right after removing a clot, helps patients recover better from a severe stroke. It is for people whose artery is still very narrow after the clot is removed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a severe stroke (NIHSS score of 6 or higher) and received a clot removal procedure within 24 hours.
- After clot removal, a key brain artery (like the internal carotid, middle cerebral, vertebral, or basilar artery) is still very narrow (70% or more) due to hardening or plaque.
- You have no major bleeding in the brain or other serious medical conditions that would make the procedure unsafe.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not taking blood thinners by mouth.
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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