Reopening blocked brain arteries with a catheter
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests opening a blocked brain artery with a tube inserted through a blood vessel (endovascular treatment). The goal is to see if this treatment can improve symptoms caused by the blockage.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You have a completely blocked artery inside the brain, confirmed by imaging tests.
- You have had symptoms from the blockage, and the most recent episode happened between 4 weeks and 6 months ago.
- You should be able to carry on your daily activities — any disability from a stroke must be mild.
- You cannot have had a prior procedure to reopen the same artery, and you must not be pregnant or have certain other health conditions.
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