Early treatment for blocked carotid artery stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether early treatment (using a catheter to open the blocked artery) can help people with a stroke caused by a blockage in the internal carotid artery. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce disability.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- Your stroke symptoms must have started less than 23 hours ago.
- A scan must show a blockage only in the internal carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) with no other blockages further inside the brain.
- Your stroke should cause at least moderate symptoms, such as weakness on one side, trouble speaking, vision problems, or feeling numb.
- Before your stroke, you were able to take care of yourself without major help (score 0–2 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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