Scientists analyze stroke clots to unlock secrets of brain attacks
NCT ID NCT03268668
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at blood clots removed from stroke patients during a procedure called thrombectomy. Researchers will also take a small blood sample. They want to see if the clot's makeup and blood markers can tell us more about what caused the stroke, how well treatment worked, and the patient's recovery. The goal is to learn, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict stroke causes and tailor treatments based on clot and blood markers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate clinical changes, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.
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CHRU Tours
RECRUITINGTours, 37000, France
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CHRU de Nancy
RECRUITINGNancy, 54000, France
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CHU Caen
RECRUITINGCaen, 14000, France
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CHU de Bordeaux
RECRUITINGBordeaux, 33000, France
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, 44093, France
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CHU de Rennes
COMPLETEDRennes, 35000, France
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Centre hospitalier Sainte-Anne
RECRUITINGParis, 75014, France
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Chu Limoges
RECRUITINGLimoges, 87000, France
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Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild
RECRUITINGParis, 75019, France
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Hôpital Foch
RECRUITINGSuresnes, 92150, France
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Hôpital Lariboisière AP-HP
RECRUITINGParis, 75010, France
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Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne
RECRUITINGToulon, 83000, France
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