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
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Bufalini Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center
Cesena, 47521, Italy
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Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca
Barcelona, Spain