Blood pressure tweak during stroke procedure could save brains

NCT ID NCT05645861

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Auckland City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

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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.

BLOOD PRESSURE EMBOLUS CEREBRAL STROKE

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

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