Remote ischaemic conditioning trial design for patients with acute ischaemic stroke and large-vessel occlusion
Trial plans to test arm cuff inflation for stroke recovery
This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial protocol evaluates remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS…
A new trial explores if inflating arm cuffs during stroke treatment can help patients regain independence and improve recovery after a major…
Fibrinogenase for injection improves 90-day mRS scores in acute ischaemic stroke patients
Fibrinogenase injection improves recovery for patients after a stroke
This randomized controlled trial of 235 patients with acute ischaemic stroke found that fibrinogenase for injection significantly improved 9…
A new trial shows that fibrinogenase injection helps stroke patients achieve better physical function and lower disability scores after 90 d…
Trial protocol for intra-arterial alteplase in anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion ischaemic stroke
Trial Plans to Test Intra-arterial Alteplase for Ischaemic Stroke
This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial protocol describes the evaluation of intra-arterial thrombolysis with alteplase in patients with ac…
A new large-scale study in France aims to determine if injecting alteplase directly into a blocked artery improves outcomes for stroke patie…
Thrombolysis plus endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion: a trial protocol
New trial plans to test stroke treatments for basilar artery
This randomized controlled trial protocol will compare intravenous thrombolysis plus endovascular treatment versus direct endovascular treat…
A large multi-center trial in China aims to see if adding clot-busting drugs improves recovery for patients with a specific type of stroke.
Endovascular therapy showed no benefit over medical care alone for mild-to-moderate medium or distal vessel occlusion stroke patients in this randomized trial
Endovascular treatment offers no disability benefit for mild-to-moderate stroke patients
A randomized trial involving 543 adults with acute ischaemic stroke found that adding endovascular treatment to standard medical care did no…
A trial of 553 stroke patients found adding endovascular treatment to standard care did not reduce disability compared to medical treatment …
Secondary Analysis Shows Remote Ischaemic Conditioning Benefit in Non-Smokers With Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Trial shows stroke therapy increases recovery odds for non-smokers
This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated remote ischaemic conditioning in 1717 patients with acute moderate ischae…
A stroke treatment called remote ischaemic conditioning helped more non-smokers recover well after three months compared to standard care.
Questions about Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Is remote ischaemic conditioning effective for patients with Acute Ischaemic Stroke and large-vessel occlusion?
Remote ischaemic conditioning shows promise for acute ischaemic stroke, but its specific benefit for large-vessel occlusion patients treated with thrombectomy is still being tested in ongoing trials.
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