Clot-Busting device could change stroke care
NCT ID NCT02880579
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how well a mechanical device works to remove blood clots from the brain during a stroke. Researchers followed 230 adults who had a stroke within the previous 8 hours and received the procedure. The goal was to see if the treatment helps patients recover and reduces long-term disability.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mechanical thrombectomy device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm mechanical thrombectomy as a standard treatment for certain types of stroke, helping more patients recover with less disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational analysis of existing practice, not a randomized trial. Results may not prove the procedure is better than other treatments, and risks like bleeding or vessel damage remain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France