Scientists Fine-Tune Clot-Busting drug for brain hemorrhage in the lab
NCT ID NCT07411079
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses blood samples from over 1,100 people to create artificial clots in the lab, mimicking brain hemorrhages. Researchers test a modified clot-busting drug (rtPA) to find the best dose for different bleeding risks. The goal is to improve clot removal and guide future treatments for this serious condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- modified tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to personalized dosing of clot-busting drugs for brain hemorrhage patients, potentially improving clot removal and reducing disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early lab study using artificial clots, not real patients. Results may not translate to actual treatment, and the drug's safety and effectiveness in people remain unproven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Lille
RECRUITINGLille, 59000, France
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