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

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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

    RECRUITING

    Tours, 37000, France

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  • CHRU de Nancy

    RECRUITING

    Nancy, 54000, France

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  • CHU Caen

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    Caen, 14000, France

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  • CHU de Bordeaux

    RECRUITING

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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  • CHU de Nantes

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, 44093, France

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  • CHU de Rennes

    COMPLETED

    Rennes, 35000, France

  • Centre hospitalier Sainte-Anne

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75014, France

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  • Chu Limoges

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    Limoges, 87000, France

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  • Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75019, France

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  • Hôpital Foch

    RECRUITING

    Suresnes, 92150, France

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  • Hôpital Lariboisière AP-HP

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    Paris, 75010, France

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  • Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne

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    Toulon, 83000, France

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