Balloon Guide Versus Conventional Guide Catheter in Stroke Thrombectomy (NCT07085390) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Balloon Guide Versus Conventional Guide Catheter in Stroke Thrombectomy
United States186 participantsStarted 2025-08-27
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to study the two main types of approaches used in stroke thrombectomy and to investigate if one approach is more effective than the other, as this is currently not known. This study will be conducted in adults who have been diagnosed with an acute ischemic stroke and who are undergoing a thrombectomy for the treatment of their stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the use of a balloon guide catheter versus a conventional guide catheter lower the time needed to restore blood flow in the blocked vessel in the brain
* To help researchers better understand the technical, clinical, and procedural outcomes associated with using a balloon guide catheter versus a conventional guide catheter in stroke thrombectomy
Participants will be asked to
* Share their medical history and imaging data that is collected as part of their routine medical care
* Undergo a mechanical thrombectomy as part of their routine medical care
* Answer some questions about their neurological functioning at 3 months (90 days) post hospitalization
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Patient is undergoing a stroke thrombectomy procedure at the enrolling hospital
* Patient or the legally authorized representative are able to provide signed informed cosent for the study
* Patient is not enrolled in another clinical trial that may interfere with the results or interpretation of this study
* Identification of a Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) on imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of signed informed consent from the patient or legally authorized representative
* Spontanous recanalization or any other reason in which the mechanical thrombectomy procedure would be terminated
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.