New brain bleed surgery could save lives and reduce disability

NCT ID NCT04434807

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Melbourne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial tests a new, less invasive surgery to remove blood clots from the brain after a severe stroke caused by bleeding. The surgery is done within 8 hours of symptoms starting. About 240 adults with large brain bleeds will be randomly assigned to either this surgery or standard medical care. The goal is to see if the surgery leads to better recovery and less disability after 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: minimally invasive surgery using the Aurora surgiscope and evacuator
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a safer, more effective way to treat severe brain bleeds, potentially improving recovery and reducing disability.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 240-434 participants. Surgery carries risks like infection or rebleeding, and the benefit over standard care is not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracerebral hemorrhage stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INTRA CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE STROKE

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Locations

Gold Coast University Hospital
RECRUITING

Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia
John Hunter Hospital
RECRUITING

Newcastle, New South Wales, 2305, Australia
Liverpool Hospital
RECRUITING

Sydney, New South Wales, 2170, Australia
Monash Medical Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3168, Australia
Prince of Wales Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Sydney, New South Wales, 2031, Australia
Princess Alexandra Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Brisbane, Queensland, 4102, Australia
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Sydney, New South Wales, 2050, Australia
The Alfred Hospital
RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
The Austin Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3084, Australia
The Royal Adelaide Hospital
RECRUITING

Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
RECRUITING

Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
RECRUITING

Parkville, Victoria, 3050, Australia
Westmead Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Sydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia

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