Clot-Busting drug shows promise in restoring blood flow after stroke
NCT ID NCT00412867
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a clot-dissolving medicine called alteplase in 58 people who had a stroke caused by a blocked artery. The goal was to see how well it reopened blocked brain arteries and improved patients' ability to function three months later. The results were compared to existing medical reports to confirm the drug's safety and effectiveness.
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Investigational site 01
Hokkaido, Japan
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