Could a simple gas help stroke patients? early trial launches
NCT ID NCT05871606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether inhaled nitric oxide is safe for people having emergency clot removal after a stroke. It includes 36 adults with severe strokes. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose without causing brain bleeding.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
What this could lead to
If safe, this could point toward a new way to protect the brain during stroke treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1 safety trial with only 36 people. It may not show benefit, and there is a risk of bleeding in the brain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Atrium Health
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Carolinas Medical Center
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States
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