Clot removal may help even in massive strokes, new trial hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT06388148

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two treatments for people with a severe stroke caused by a large blood clot. One group gets standard care (medication), and the other gets standard care plus a procedure to remove the clot. The goal is to see if clot removal leads to better recovery and less disability. About 286 adults with very large strokes will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Endovascular thrombectomy (clot removal procedure) plus standard medical care

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that clot removal improves recovery and reduces disability in people with very large strokes.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with only 286 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or vessel damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China

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    Hengyang, Hunan, China

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  • Xiangtan Central Hospital

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    Xiangtan, Hunan, 421001, China

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