New study reviews Clot-Busting treatments for kids with stroke

NCT ID NCT03887143

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of 70 children under 18 who received clot-busting drugs or mechanical clot removal for a stroke. Researchers measured how quickly treatment was given and looked for side effects like bleeding. The goal is to better understand the safety and timing of these treatments in children.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
clot-busting drugs (intravenous thrombolysis) and/or mechanical clot removal (thrombectomy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors know the best way to treat children having a stroke, potentially improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study that only looks at past cases, so it cannot prove which treatment is best. Results may not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necker- Enfants Malades Hospital

    Paris, Paris, 75015, France

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