Blood pressure tweak during stroke procedure could save brains

NCT ID NCT05645861

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

Summary

This study tests whether carefully managing blood pressure during a clot-removal procedure for stroke can improve patient recovery. About 550 people having emergency clot retrieval will have their systolic blood pressure kept within a specific target range. Researchers will then check their level of disability 90 days later to see if this approach leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

blood pressure management procedure

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a standard way to manage blood pressure during clot retrieval, potentially improving recovery for stroke patients.

What could go wrong

This is a single trial with 550 participants, and the best blood pressure target is still unknown. Results may not apply to all stroke types or hospitals.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder intracranial embolism ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Auckland City Hopsital

    Auckland, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand

  • Christchurch Hospital

    Christchurch, Canterbury, 8140, New Zealand

  • Gold Coast University Hospital

    Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia

  • Metro South Hospital and Health Service via the Princess Alexandra Hospital

    Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia

  • Royal North Shore Hospital

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2065, Australia

  • Wellington Regional Hospital

    Newton, Wellington Region, 6021, New Zealand