New anesthetic may keep blood pressure steadier during stroke clot removal

NCT ID NCT07696208

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether ciprofol, a newer anesthetic, can keep blood pressure more stable than the standard drug propofol in people having general anesthesia for endovascular thrombectomy after an ischemic stroke. Stable blood pressure during the procedure may improve outcomes. The study involves 124 adults with acute ischemic stroke who are eligible for clot removal surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ciprofol
What this could lead to
If ciprofol proves better at maintaining stable blood pressure during stroke surgery, it could become a preferred anesthetic for these procedures, potentially improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, open-label trial, so results may not be definitive. Ciprofol's benefits over propofol are not yet proven, and individual responses vary.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, Pudong New Area, China

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