Stroke showdown: drug plus procedure vs. procedure alone in major trial
Disease control
Completed
This study looked at 345 people with a severe type of stroke caused by a blockage in the main artery at the back of the brain. It compared two treatments: giving a clot-busting drug followed by a procedure to remove the clot, versus doing the procedure alone. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC