New Clot-Busting device could change stroke care
NCT ID NCT06733246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device called Ceretrieve that is designed to remove blood clots from brain arteries in people having a severe stroke. About 132 participants will be treated within 24 hours of symptoms starting. The goal is to see if the device can safely restore blood flow and improve outcomes compared to existing devices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ceretrieve neuro-thrombectomy aspiration catheter (a device to remove blood clots from brain arteries)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer a safe and effective way to restore blood flow in stroke patients, potentially reducing disability and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 132 participants, and it compares results to past studies rather than a direct comparison group. There is a risk of bleeding in the brain or the device not working as well as expected.
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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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Heidelberg University Hospital
RECRUITINGHeidelberg, 69120, Germany
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