Endovascular therapy for medium vessel blockages in stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a procedure to remove a blood clot from a medium-sized brain artery can improve outcomes for people having a stroke. It is for patients who have not received clot-busting medicine and are not suitable for it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a stroke caused by a blockage in a medium-sized brain artery, as shown on a CT or MRI scan.
- It has been less than 24 hours since your stroke started or since you were last seen well.
- You have not received clot-busting medicine and your doctor thinks it is not right for you.
- Your stroke symptoms are at least moderately severe (a score of 5 or more on the NIHSS scale) or milder but disabling (like severe weakness or trouble seeing).
- Brain imaging shows that the area of damage is small enough to make the procedure safe and likely helpful.
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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