Massive stroke study aims to unlock best treatment for double blockages

NCT ID NCT06965036

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at tandem stroke, a severe type of stroke caused by two blockages in series (one in a neck artery and one in a brain artery). Researchers will analyze data from about 2880 patients treated between 2018 and 2024 to identify risk factors and compare outcomes of different treatments like clot removal, stenting, and medications. The goal is to find which therapies lead to the best recovery and lowest risk of complications.

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 this study succeeds, it could clarify which treatments (clot removal, stenting, medications) work best for tandem stroke, leading to better recovery guidelines.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study pooling existing data, not a controlled trial. Results may show associations but not prove cause and effect. Differences in care across hospitals could affect outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

  • Bufalini Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center

    Cesena, 47521, Italy

  • Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca

    Barcelona, Spain