Could a simple head tilt improve stroke recovery?

NCT ID NCT06297863

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether tilting the head down 15° during a stroke, just before a procedure to remove a blood clot, can improve blood flow to the brain and lead to better outcomes. About 118 adults having a stroke due to a blocked artery will be randomly assigned to either head-down tilt or standard positioning. The goal is to see if this simple position change helps keep brain tissue alive until the clot is removed.

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Locations

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico Universitario "G. Martino"

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    Messina, 98124, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi

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    Florence, 50134, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I

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    Roma, 00161, Italy

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  • Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori Monza

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    Monza, 20900, Italy

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  • Ospedale Civile SS. Nicola e Filippo Avezzano Pronto Soccorso

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    Avezzano, 67051, Italy

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  • Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia

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    Udine, 33100, Italy

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