Stent for blocked brain arteries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a drug-coated stent can help people with severely narrowed brain arteries that have already caused a stroke or mini-stroke. It aims to improve blood flow and prevent future strokes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old.
- You had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 6 months due to a narrowed brain artery (70-99% blocked).
- The area of your brain supplied by that artery has poor blood flow or backup circulation.
- You are currently taking at least one blood thinner medicine.
- You are able to walk and care for yourself (score of 2 or less 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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