Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel) within the last 30 days, linked to a 70%–99% narrowing of a major artery inside the brain, as seen on a special scan called a CTA
- The affected blood vessel measures between 2.0mm and 4.5mm in diameter (confirm with trial site)
- The narrowed section of the artery is no longer than 14mm (confirm with trial site)
- Your level of disability after the stroke is mild to moderate, based on a standard medical scoring scale called the modified Rankin Scale (confirm with trial site)
- You understand what the study involves and have agreed in writing to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- Your stroke happened fewer than 7 days before joining the study
- You have additional significant narrowing or blockages in blood vessels near the affected artery (with some exceptions — confirm with trial site)
- You have narrowing in both vertebral arteries (arteries at the back of the brain) and it is unclear which one caused your stroke (with some exceptions — confirm with trial site)
- You have narrowing in only one vertebral artery while the other is completely normal
- Your stroke was caused by a blockage in a very small, specific type of artery called a perforating artery
- Your scan shows heavy calcium deposits at the site of the narrowing
- You have had any bleeding in or around the brain in the past 6 weeks
- Your artery narrowing is caused by a condition other than fatty buildup in the arteries (such as certain diseases, infections, or other medical conditions — confirm with trial site)
- You have previously had a stent placed in an artery inside your brain
- You have a known heart condition that is likely causing blood clots to travel to the brain
- You have a brain tumour, a brain aneurysm, or an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain
- You are unable to take two blood-thinning medications at the same time
- You have allergies or medical reasons that prevent you from receiving heparin, rapamycin, contrast dye, or anaesthesia
- Your blood count results are below certain levels (low haemoglobin or low platelets — confirm with trial site)
- You have serious liver or kidney problems
- Your blood does not clot normally and this cannot be corrected (confirm with trial site)
- You have had major surgery in the past 30 days or have major surgery planned within the next 90 days
- You also need treatment at the same time for narrowing in the kidney, hip, or heart arteries
- Your life expectancy is less than one year
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a cognitive, emotional, or mental health condition that would prevent you from attending follow-up appointments
- The trial doctors have another medical reason they feel makes participation unsuitable for you
- You are already taking part in another clinical study that could interfere with this one
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Yongjun Wang, MD, Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Phone: 13581889908
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Any stroke or death within 30 days of enrollment or any revascularization procedure OR an ischemic stroke in the territory of the symptomatic intracranial artery between 31 day to 1 year.; Severe or moderate bleeding (GUSTO score)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 5 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.