Balloon catheter could boost stroke recovery in one go

NCT ID NCT07192029

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a balloon guide catheter during mechanical thrombectomy (a procedure to remove blood clots) can improve blood flow restoration in a single attempt for people with acute ischemic stroke caused by internal carotid artery blockage. About 364 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the balloon catheter or a standard catheter. The main goal is to see if the balloon catheter leads to better first-pass reperfusion, which could mean fewer complications and better outcomes.

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
What this could lead to: If it works, this could improve the chances of restoring blood flow in a single attempt during stroke treatment, potentially leading to better recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 364 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The procedure carries standard risks of catheter use, such as vessel damage or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
RECRUITING

Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University.
RECRUITING

Beijing, 100053, China
Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital
RECRUITING

Zhangzhou, Fujian, China

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