A new device to improve stroke treatment for patients with complex blood vessel anatomy.
New Arterial Sheath for Stroke and Other Neurovascular Interventions.
This study is testing a new tool to help doctors quickly and safely reach the blood vessels in the brain during stroke treatments, especially for older patients who may have more complex blood vessel shapes, with the goal of improving recovery and outcomes after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ram Medical Innovations, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10469476 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative arterial sheath designed to enhance the effectiveness of stroke interventions, particularly for elderly patients who often have complicated vascular structures. The device aims to facilitate quicker access to the brain's blood vessels during thrombectomy procedures, which are critical for restoring blood flow after a stroke. By addressing the challenges posed by tortuous anatomy, the research seeks to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes. The study will involve testing the device in clinical settings to evaluate its performance and safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elderly patients experiencing ischemic strokes who may have complex vascular anatomy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not elderly or do not have ischemic strokes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the speed and success rate of stroke treatments for patients with difficult vascular anatomy.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results with similar device innovations in improving vascular access and treatment outcomes in stroke care.
Where this research is happening
Springfield, United States
- Ram Medical Innovations, INC. — Springfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Syed, Mubin — Ram Medical Innovations, INC.
- Study coordinator: Syed, Mubin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.