Helicopter stroke care: can a simple cuff save brain tissue?
NCT ID NCT03481205
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special blood pressure cuff (Doctormate) can be used during helicopter transport to protect brain tissue in people having a severe stroke. Ten patients with large vessel occlusion will receive the treatment while being flown to a hospital for clot removal. The main goal is to see if the procedure is feasible and safe in this setting.
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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