Clot removal treatment for severe stroke in the back of the brain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a minimally invasive procedure to remove a large blood clot from the main artery at the back of the brain can help people who have had a severe stroke. It aims to improve recovery and reduce disability.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke caused by a blockage in the main artery at the back of your brain (basilar artery).
- Your stroke symptoms are severe, with a score of 10 or higher on the stroke severity scale.
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You can start treatment within 24 hours of when your stroke symptoms began (or when you were last known to be well if you woke up with symptoms).
- Imaging scans show a large area of damage in the back part of your brain (a low pc-ASPECTS score or a high Pons-Midbrain Index).
- You are able to give informed consent, either yourself or through a legal representative.
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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