Can a blood filter stop brain swelling after stroke?
NCT ID NCT07386262
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether the Adacolumn device, which filters certain white blood cells from the blood, can reduce brain swelling in people who have had a severe stroke. Ten patients will receive the treatment within 24 hours of their stroke. The goal is to see if it prevents worsening of brain edema and improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Adacolumn apheresis device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to reduce dangerous brain swelling after a stroke, potentially improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 10 participants, so results may not apply widely. The procedure involves blood filtering, which carries risks like low blood pressure or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311221, China
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