A new balloon device for severe brain artery narrowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new balloon microcatheter to treat narrowed arteries in the brain (a condition called intracranial artery stenosis) that are 70% or more blocked. The device is designed to open the artery and improve blood flow, which may help prevent strokes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a narrowing of 70% or more in an artery inside your brain.
- The narrowed artery must be between 1.25 mm and 4.50 mm wide.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form, or have someone who can sign for you.
- You have not had a disabling stroke recently.
- You are not allergic to aspirin, heparin, anesthesia, or contrast dye.
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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