New brain bleed surgery within 8 hours could change stroke care
NCT ID NCT04434807
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This trial tests whether removing a brain clot with a small, minimally invasive surgery within 8 hours of a stroke helps people recover better than standard medical care. About 240 adults with large brain bleeds will be randomly assigned to surgery or standard treatment. The goal is to see if more people can live independently at 6 months.
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Gold Coast University Hospital
RECRUITINGSouthport, Queensland, 4215, Australia
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John Hunter Hospital
RECRUITINGNewcastle, New South Wales, 2305, Australia
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Liverpool Hospital
RECRUITINGSydney, New South Wales, 2170, Australia
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Monash Medical Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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Prince of Wales Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSydney, New South Wales, 2031, Australia
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Princess Alexandra Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBrisbane, Queensland, 4102, Australia
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSydney, New South Wales, 2050, Australia
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The Alfred Hospital
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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The Austin Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3084, Australia
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The Royal Adelaide Hospital
RECRUITINGAdelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBrisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital
RECRUITINGParkville, Victoria, 3050, Australia
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Westmead Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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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 hematoma evacuation 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 reducing long-term disability.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with 240-434 participants, so results are not yet proven. Surgery within 8 hours carries risks like infection or rebleeding, and may not improve outcomes over standard care.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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