Stenting for stroke after failed medical therapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing a small mesh tube (stent) in a narrowed brain artery can prevent more strokes in people who have already had a stroke despite medical treatment. It is for those with significant narrowing (70-99%) and who have had a recent stroke.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke even after taking blood thinners and managing other health risks.
- One of the arteries in your brain is narrowed by 70% to 99%.
- You are able to do daily activities with some help (a score of 3 or less on a scale of 0 to 5).
- The stent procedure will happen at least 3 days after your last stroke.
- You are not having a stent placed for a large blockage that caused a severe stroke.
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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