New stroke combo could boost recovery for medium clots

This study tests whether adding a clot-dissolving medicine directly into the brain's arteries during standard clot-removal procedures helps people recover better after a stroke caused by a medium-sized blockage. About 530 adults with acute ischemic stroke will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard treatment alone or the standard treatment plus the extra medicine. The main goal is to see if more people can live independently (score 0 or 1 on a disability scale) 90 days after the stroke.