Could a simple head tilt save stroke Patients' brains?

NCT ID NCT07172789

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether placing stroke patients in a head-down position (Trendelenburg) before a clot-removal procedure can improve their recovery. Researchers will enroll 210 adults with a severe stroke caused by a large blocked artery. The goal is to see if this simple positioning helps protect the brain while waiting for the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: head-down body positioning (Trendelenburg at -20°)
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple head-down position before clot removal could help reduce brain damage and improve recovery after a severe stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The head-down position could also increase pressure in the brain or cause breathing problems in some people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke large artery stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hui-Sheng Chen
RECRUITING

Shenyang, None Selected, 110016, China

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