Can a blood filter stop brain swelling after stroke?

NCT ID NCT07386262

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

brain edema brain infarction cerebral infarction ischemic stroke large artery stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311221, China

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