New stroke treatment shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT05832762

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a procedure to remove a blockage in the neck artery (endovascular treatment) plus standard medical care helps people recover better after a stroke. About 200 adults with acute ischemic stroke from a blocked internal carotid artery will be randomly assigned to get the procedure or just medical care. The main goal is to see if more people are independent (able to do daily activities) 90 days later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Endovascular treatment (catheter-based procedure to remove clot or open artery)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a better treatment option for certain stroke patients, reducing long-term disability.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or vessel damage, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carotid artery occlusion ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Neurology/ Stroke Unit, Hôpital Gui de Chauliac
RECRUITING

Montpellier, Fance, France

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