Balloon procedure could stop minor strokes from getting worse
NCT ID NCT06763458
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a balloon angioplasty procedure can prevent early neurological decline in people who have had a minor stroke due to a narrowed brain artery. The trial will enroll 100 adults who have already received standard medication but still show fluctuating or worsening symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either balloon angioplasty plus medical therapy or medical therapy alone, and researchers will track how many experience a significant worsening of their condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Balloon angioplasty procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this procedure could offer a way to prevent early neurological worsening in minor stroke patients with narrowed brain arteries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The procedure carries risks like vessel damage or re-narrowing, and it may not prove better than standard medical therapy alone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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General Hospital of Northern Theater Command
RECRUITINGShenyang, 110840, China
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