New imaging trick may speed up stroke treatment
NCT ID NCT06975696
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 3D image overlay (fusion imaging) helps doctors reach and remove blood clots in the brain faster during a standard stroke procedure. About 300 adults having emergency clot removal will be randomly assigned to get the extra imaging or not. The goal is to see if fusion imaging leads to more successful and quicker clot removal.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fusion imaging (3D overlay on live X-ray during clot removal)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make stroke clot removal faster and more successful, potentially improving recovery for many patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-sized trial testing a technical aid, not a new drug. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients. No major new risks are expected.
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Conditions
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Helsinki University Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHelsinki, Finland
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Skane University Hospital Lund
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Turku University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTurku, Finland
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Örebro University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGÖrebro, 70185, Sweden
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