Can removing clots from tiny brain arteries boost stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07749170
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two ways to treat a type of stroke caused by a blockage in a smaller branch of a brain artery. One group receives a procedure to remove the clot (thrombectomy) plus standard medical care, while the other group receives medical care alone. The goal is to see if the procedure improves neurological outcomes within 24 hours and reduces disability at 90 days. The study includes adults with acute ischemic stroke who meet specific criteria, such as having a certain level of impairment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Endovascular thrombectomy using Penumbra System reperfusion catheters, plus medical management
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help determine whether removing clots from smaller brain arteries improves recovery after stroke, potentially guiding treatment decisions for these patients.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is observational for the medical management group and may not prove that thrombectomy is better. Risks of the procedure include bleeding, vessel damage, or new strokes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
RECRUITINGKnoxville, Tennessee, 37916, United States
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