Rescue stenting and thrombolysis for large vessel ischemic stroke

Stroke, Thrombolysis and Rescue Stenting

Observational ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo · NCT06727006

This study tests if combining rescue stenting with a clot-busting treatment can help adults who have a severe stroke and didn't get better with standard procedures.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorASST Santi Paolo e Carlo Academic / other
Locations7 sites (Bergamo, Italy and 6 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06727006 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of rescue stenting in conjunction with intravenous thrombolysis for patients experiencing acute large vessel occlusion strokes. It aims to assess the effectiveness of rescue stenting as a treatment option for patients who do not achieve successful recanalization through standard thrombectomy methods. The study will include patients who are 18 years or older and have undergone thrombectomy and rescue stenting within 24 hours of stroke onset. The goal is to gather data on patient outcomes following these interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with large vessel occlusion strokes undergoing thrombectomy and rescue stenting within 24 hours of symptom onset.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those who refuse to give informed consent may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new treatment option for patients with large vessel occlusion strokes who fail standard thrombectomy.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of rescue stenting has been suggested in expert consensus statements, this specific approach has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with large vessel occlusion strokes undergoing thrombectomy and rescue stenting within 24 hours of stroke onset
* Patients ≥ 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients \< 18 years
* Refusal to give informed consent

Where this trial is running

Bergamo, Italy and 6 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Large Vessel OcclusionStroke AcuteThrombolysisRescue StentingRescue stenting
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.