Plain-English translation of NCT04261478 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
When someone has a certain type of stroke caused by blood clots, doctors can remove the clot using a procedure called thrombectomy. However, some patients also have a narrowing or blockage in the carotid artery in the neck (the main artery carrying blood to the brain). This trial is testing whether placing a stent—a tiny metal tube that holds the artery open—in the carotid artery during the emergency thrombectomy procedure helps patients recover better than doing the thrombectomy alone.
Doctors aren't sure whether treating the carotid artery blockage at the same time as removing the blood clot improves patient outcomes. This trial exists to answer that question and help guide the best treatment approach for stroke patients with this specific combination of blockages.
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If you qualify and agree to participate, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive a stent in the blocked carotid artery during the emergency stroke treatment procedure, while the other group will receive the standard emergency stroke treatment without the stent. Either way, you will receive the best available care for your stroke. After treatment, you'll be followed closely for up to one year with visits to check your recovery and function, including assessments at 90 days and at one year.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
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