Could a blood pressure cuff boost brain recovery after aneurysm surgery?
NCT ID NCT06819657
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) can help people recover after surgery for a ruptured brain aneurysm. RIC involves using a blood pressure cuff on the leg to create brief, harmless blood flow interruptions, which may trigger protective effects in the brain. The trial will enroll 40 adults who had aneurysm clipping surgery, giving them RIC twice daily for a week alongside standard care, to see if it reduces complications and improves neurological function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Remote ischemic conditioning (using a blood pressure cuff on the leg to create brief, harmless blood flow interruptions)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce complications and improve recovery after brain aneurysm surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. The treatment may cause limb pain or skin damage, and it is unclear if it will actually improve outcomes.
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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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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China
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