Wrist vs groin: which artery route is best for stroke clot removal?

NCT ID NCT05903560

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to reach a blood clot in the basilar artery, a key vessel at the back of the brain, during a stroke. One method uses the femoral artery in the groin, the other uses the radial artery in the wrist. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better recovery and fewer complications in 386 stroke patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: endovascular recanalization via radial or femoral approach
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that using the radial artery is a better, safer way to remove blood clots in the back of the brain during a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-sized trial, and results may not apply to all stroke types. The radial approach may be harder in some patients and could increase radiation exposure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

basilar artery occlusion ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Neurology, Jinling Hospital
RECRUITING

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China

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