Could stroke treatment window be extended? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07419997
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking back at medical records of 2,600 stroke patients who received clot-busting drugs between 4.5 and 24 hours after their stroke started. The goal is to see if giving the drug later than the usual 4.5-hour window can still lead to good recovery. The study does not test a new treatment but gathers information to guide future research.
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 show that giving clot-busting drugs later than currently recommended may help some stroke patients recover better.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient selection and other factors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, Beijing 100053
RECRUITINGBeijing, 100053, China
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