Stent after clot removal: a new hope for stroke patients?

NCT ID NCT07356284

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: ProMedica Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether placing a stent in the brain artery after removing a clot can improve recovery for people having a severe stroke. About 342 adults aged 18-80 with a blocked large artery and significant residual narrowing will be randomly assigned to get either standard clot removal alone or clot removal plus a stent. The goal is to see if the stent leads to better function and fewer complications like bleeding in the brain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mechanical thrombectomy plus adjunct stenting
What this could lead to: If successful, this could establish a safer and more effective way to treat certain strokes caused by both a clot and a narrowed artery, potentially reducing long-term disability.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 3 trial, but the added stenting procedure carries risks like bleeding or further vessel damage. The benefit over standard clot removal alone is not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE BRAIN STROKE STENTING TREATMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

ProMedica Toledo Hospital
RECRUITING

Toledo, Ohio, 43606, United States

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