Balloon catheter may shield the brain from debris during artery stenting
NCT ID NCT07678164
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a balloon guide catheter along with a filter can better protect the brain during carotid artery stenting. People with narrowed neck arteries (carotid stenosis) who need stenting are randomly assigned to get either the balloon-plus-filter combo or a filter alone. The main goal is to see if the combo reduces new brain spots (infarcts) seen on MRI within two days after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Balloon guide catheter and distal embolic filter
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could reduce the risk of stroke and brain injury during carotid artery stenting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (132 people) testing a device procedure, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure itself carries risks like stroke or heart attack.
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Conditions
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