Plain-English translation of NCT06418698 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is looking at calcium buildup in the arteries inside your brain and whether it can predict how well you'll do after a mechanical thrombectomy — a procedure that removes blood clots during an acute ischemic stroke. Researchers want to understand if measuring the amount of calcium in your brain arteries can help doctors predict which patients might have better or worse outcomes from this treatment. This information could help doctors plan more personalized care for stroke patients.
Mechanical thrombectomy is an effective treatment for strokes caused by large blood clots, but not all patients have the same results. Doctors want to know if the amount of calcium in brain arteries can help predict who will have the best outcomes so they can prepare patients and families with realistic expectations and potentially adjust treatment plans accordingly.
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If you join this study, you will receive the mechanical thrombectomy procedure that your doctors have already planned for your stroke treatment. Researchers will use your CT images (which you'll already be getting as part of your stroke care) to measure calcium in your brain arteries and track how you recover. You will be followed up over time to see how well you do after the procedure, with the study team monitoring your neurological recovery and functional outcomes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Zhujiang Hospital
Enrollment target
~434 participants
Started
March 2024
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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Central contact
Feng Xin, MD
Zhujiang Hospital
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