Balloon catheters may improve stroke clot removal
NCT ID NCT07478042
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a balloon-guided catheter helps doctors remove blood clots more effectively in people having a stroke. 110 adults with acute ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to receive clot removal with either a balloon-guided or standard catheter. The main goal was to see how well blood flow was restored 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
- What this could lead to
- If balloon-guided catheters prove better, this could lead to more effective and safer clot removal for stroke patients, potentially improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study (110 patients), so results may not apply broadly. The devices are already approved, so the benefit over standard catheters may be small or absent.
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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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University Hospital Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, 69120, Germany
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