Stroke treatment for blockages in smaller brain arteries
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how well a special catheter system works to remove blood clots from smaller arteries in the brain after a stroke. It aims to see if this treatment helps people recover better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a stroke caused by a blockage in a specific smaller artery in the brain (called M2).
- Your stroke symptoms are moderate to severe, or mild but disabling.
- You were able to do your daily activities without help before the stroke.
- If you get the treatment, it will be with the Penumbra System catheters.
- You agree to participate and sign a consent form.
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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