Balloon breakthrough: could a Drug-Coated device prevent stroke?
NCT ID NCT07542938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special balloon coated with medicine to open narrowed arteries in the brain and prevent strokes. About 264 people with severe artery narrowing will be treated and followed for 12 months. The goal is to see if the balloon is safe and keeps arteries open better than standard treatment.
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