New balloon device aims to unclog brain arteries and prevent strokes

NCT ID NCT07170618

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new balloon microcatheter in 56 people with severely narrowed brain arteries (70% or more blockage). The device can both widen the artery and deliver other treatments. Researchers will check if it works safely and effectively, tracking complications like strokes or vessel damage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

balloon microcatheter

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could offer a safer, more effective way to open narrowed brain arteries and deliver treatments, potentially reducing stroke risk.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include vessel damage, stroke, or device failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral artery stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University

    Harbin, China

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