Arm blood-flow pauses after clot removal for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a simple procedure that may help your brain recover after a stroke. The procedure involves briefly stopping and restarting blood flow in your arm, which may reduce brain damage and improve recovery after the clot removal.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You had an ischemic stroke, and the blocked blood vessel was in a specific area of the brain that was treated by removing the clot (thrombectomy).
- Before the stroke, you were able to live independently with little or no disability.
- You have moderate to severe stroke symptoms (a score of 6 or more on a standard stroke scale).
- The clot was successfully removed, restoring at least half of the blood flow to the affected area.
- You must be able to attend follow-up visits for at least 3 months.
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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