Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are over 18 years of age
- People who have had a minor stroke within the past week, with symptoms scored at 5 or below on a standard stroke severity scale
- People whose symptoms have continued to worsen or fluctuate despite already receiving the recommended combination of blood-thinning and clot-preventing medications
- People whose symptoms have been fluctuating within the 24 hours before the balloon procedure would be performed
- People whose stroke is thought to be caused by a significant narrowing (70–99%) of an artery inside the brain, confirmed by imaging such as MRA, CTA, or DSA
- People who are having their first stroke, or who have had a previous stroke but recovered fully with no lasting disability (confirmed with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have a complete blockage of a large artery inside the brain
- People who have had bleeding inside the brain or around the brain in the past 3 months
- People whose artery narrowing is caused by conditions other than hardening of the arteries — for example, artery wall tearing, moyamoya disease, or arterial inflammation
- People who have clotting disorders, a general tendency to bleed, or a low platelet count (below 100,000)
- People who have a serious infection or significant liver, kidney, or other organ disease
- People with severely uncontrolled high blood pressure (top number above 200 mmHg or bottom number above 110 mmHg)
- Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- People with another serious illness where life expectancy is estimated at less than 6 months, or other conditions the trial site considers unsuitable for participation
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.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Proportion of early neurological deterioration (NIHSS score increase of 4 points or more)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 15 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.