New hope for worsening strokes: minimally invasive procedure tested in 240 patients

This study tests whether a minimally invasive procedure (endovascular treatment) can help people whose stroke is getting worse due to a blocked artery in the back of the brain. About 240 adults whose symptoms worsen within 24 hours to 14 days after the initial stroke will be randomly assigned to receive either the procedure plus standard care or standard care alone. The main goal is to see if more people can achieve a good functional outcome (able to walk independently) 90 days later.