New scan aims to spot brain bleeding after stroke – but study stalls
NCT ID NCT03869567
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a cone beam CT scan, done right after a stroke procedure called thrombectomy, could tell the difference between a brain hemorrhage and harmless contrast dye buildup. Only 5 adults were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this quick scan could replace the standard dual-energy CT, but the small size means we can't draw firm conclusions.
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 imaging method could help doctors quickly decide the right treatment after stroke clot removal, avoiding unnecessary scans.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 5 participants, so results are very limited and may not apply broadly. The technique may not be accurate enough to replace standard scans.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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5 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2019
- Finished
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Aug 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * all patients with cerebral thrombectomy * Adults * Patients able to express consent * Signed written informed consent form * Covered by national health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * minors * pregnancy or beast feeding * patient deprived of liberty by administrative or judicial decision or placed under judicial protection (guardianship or supervision) * obstruction to participate * non covered by national health insurance
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens-Picardie
Amiens, 80054, France
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