Improving stroke treatment with a new catheter device for easier access.
Enabling rapid and effective stroke thrombectomy procedures from a Transradial approach: Combining introducer sheath, guide catheter, and distal access catheter into a single device.
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · PIRAEUS MEDICAL, INC. · NIH-10932227
This study is testing a new catheter device that helps doctors remove blood clots in the brain through the wrist instead of the groin, aiming to make the treatment for stroke patients safer and more effective.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PIRAEUS MEDICAL, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10932227 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment of patients experiencing Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) by developing a novel catheter device that allows for a transradial approach to thrombectomy. The current method, which uses transfemoral access, often leads to complications and suboptimal outcomes due to the challenges posed by tortuous blood vessels. By creating a single device that combines an introducer sheath, guide catheter, and distal access catheter, the researchers hope to improve clot clearance rates and overall patient outcomes. This approach is designed to minimize risks associated with traditional methods and provide a more effective solution for accessing cerebral vasculature.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients suffering from Acute Ischemic Stroke who require thrombectomy procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not candidates for thrombectomy or those with contraindications to catheter-based interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the effectiveness of stroke thrombectomy procedures, leading to better recovery outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that transradial access can be beneficial in other interventional procedures, suggesting potential success for this novel approach in stroke treatment.
Where this research is happening
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
- PIRAEUS MEDICAL, INC. — ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUTAR, JARED — PIRAEUS MEDICAL, INC.
- Study coordinator: HUTAR, JARED
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.
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