Head down position before clot removal for large stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specific head-down position before a clot removal procedure improves outcomes for people with a large vessel occlusion stroke. It is for patients who have a confirmed blockage and can wait a short time before the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a large blood clot in a major brain artery that can be treated within 24 hours of symptoms starting.
- Your stroke symptoms are moderate to severe (NIHSS score of 6 or higher).
- You can safely wait at least 30 minutes before the procedure starts.
- You have no serious liver, kidney, or heart problems, and you are not pregnant.
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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