New hope for severe stroke: clot removal procedure tested

NCT ID NCT07333950

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a procedure to remove blood clots from the brain can help people who have had a severe stroke. The trial will include 308 adults aged 18 to 80 with a large area of brain damage. Doctors will use special tools to clear the blocked artery and then check how well patients recover over 90 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
endovascular recanalization (a procedure to remove blood clots from the brain)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a treatment option for patients with severe stroke who currently have few choices.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 308 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or further brain injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China

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