New catheter aims to clear small brain clots in stroke patients

NCT ID NCT07357285

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new device called the iNstroke 4F catheter, designed to remove blood clots from small blood vessels deep in the brain after a stroke. About 57 adults who have had a stroke within the past 24 hours will receive this treatment. The goal is to see if the catheter can safely restore blood flow and improve outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

iNstroke 4F thromboaspiration catheter

What this could lead to

If successful, this catheter could offer a new way to treat strokes caused by clots in smaller brain vessels, potentially improving recovery for many patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or vessel damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic disease ischemic stroke stroke disorder

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Locations

  • Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de Arrixaca

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    Murcia, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

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    Madrid, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario La Paz

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    Madrid, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron

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    Barcelona, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Getafe

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    Madrid, Spain

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  • Klinikum Marburg

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    Marburg, Germany

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  • Klinikum Nürnberg

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    Nuremberg, Germany

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  • Knappschaftskrankenhaus Recklinghausen

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    Recklinghausen, Germany

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  • Semmelweis University Center

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    Budapest, Hungary

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  • Universitätsklinikum Bonn

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    Bonn, Germany

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  • Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

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    Kiel, Germany

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