Sleep or awake? study tests best anesthesia for stroke treatment

NCT ID NCT03229148

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 332 stroke patients to see if general anesthesia or conscious sedation is better during a procedure to remove blood clots from the brain. The goal was to find which method leads to better recovery and fewer complications within the first week. The results could help doctors make safer choices for future stroke care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help doctors choose the best anesthesia method for stroke patients undergoing clot removal, potentially improving recovery and reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This trial is completed but results may not apply to all stroke types or hospitals. The comparison is between two standard procedures, so no breakthrough cure is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

middle cerebral artery infarction stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, 63003, France