Opening blocked brain arteries to prevent more strokes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called endovascular recanalization, which uses a small tube to open a blocked artery in the brain. It is for people who had a stroke or mini-stroke recently and are still having symptoms despite taking medication. The goal is to improve blood flow and reduce the chance of another stroke.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You had a stroke or mini-stroke (called a TIA) between 2 weeks and 3 months ago, even with medical treatment.
- You have a complete blockage in one of the main arteries inside your brain, and the blockage is not too long (up to about half an inch).
- You are able to do most daily activities on your own (scoring 0-2 on a disability scale).
- You have at least one risk factor for hardening of the arteries, like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoking.
- You have not had bypass surgery or a prior procedure to open the blocked artery.
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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