Rescue procedure for remaining blockages after stroke treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an additional procedure to remove smaller blood clots (distal thrombectomy) after a standard stroke treatment can improve recovery compared to just monitoring the patient. It is for people who still have blockages in smaller brain arteries after the main clot has been removed.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have had a recent stroke caused by a blockage in a large artery in the brain (such as the middle cerebral artery or the basilar artery), and you must be eligible for a procedure to remove that blockage (mechanical thrombectomy).
- After the initial procedure to remove the large blockage, there must still be one or more smaller blockages in smaller branches of the brain's arteries (called distal occlusions).
- You must be considered suitable for either another procedure to remove those smaller blockages or for conservative management (watching and waiting).
- You must not have other serious health conditions that would make your 3-month outlook poor.
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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