Balloon catheter may catch brain clots during artery stenting

NCT ID NCT07576790

First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a balloon guide catheter during carotid artery stenting can prevent small particles from traveling to the brain and causing strokes. About 126 people with narrowed neck arteries will be randomly assigned to receive the balloon protection or standard stenting. Researchers will use MRI scans to check for brain damage within two days and track strokes or other complications for 30 days.

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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 make carotid stenting safer by reducing the chance of stroke during the procedure.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 126 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not reduce stroke risk as hoped.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carotid stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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