Middle East North Africa Stroke And Interventional Neurotherapies Organization
Clinical trials sponsored by Middle East North Africa Stroke And Interventional Neurotherapies Organization, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo may shrink bleeding plaques in neck arteries, cutting stroke risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding alirocumab (a cholesterol-lowering injection) to standard statin therapy can reduce bleeding inside fatty plaques in the carotid artery. About 280 people with a recent mini-stroke or stroke due to a 50-69% blocked neck artery will receive either al…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for severe brain clots: clot removal plus meds vs. meds alone
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether removing blood clots from brain veins (endovascular thrombectomy) plus standard blood thinners works better than blood thinners alone for people with severe cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST). The trial will include 440 adults at high risk of poor ou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC