Could a simple leg cuff cut stroke risk? new study tests EECP therapy
NCT ID NCT03921827
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy, a non-invasive treatment using leg cuffs to boost blood flow, can improve brain circulation in people with severe narrowing of key brain arteries. The 130 participants had recently experienced a stroke or mini-stroke and had poor blood flow reserve. The goal was to see if EECP could increase blood flow reserve by at least 4% and reduce the risk of another stroke.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to improve brain blood flow and lower the chance of another stroke in people with severe artery narrowing.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage trial with 130 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not improve blood flow enough or reduce stroke risk as hoped.
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Conditions
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National University Hospital
Singapore, 119228, Singapore