ποΈ Verified NIH Record β’ Updated 2026-04-14
Treatment With Endovascular Intervention for STroke Patients With Existing Disability (NCT05911568)
π’ Recruiting Interventional Protocol π Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Cincinnati
π©Ί Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
TESTED will compare the risks and benefits of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) to medical management (no EVT) in ischemic stroke patients who have a blockage in one of the large blood vessels in the brain and have a moderate-to-severe disability prior to their stroke.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: HonorHealth β Phoenix, Arizona
Age range: 18 Years
π§ͺ Interventions in This Study
- Endovascular Stroke Treatment (PROCEDURE)
- Medical Management (OTHER)
π "Do I Qualify?" β 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β
π All Participating Trial Locations (25 Sites)
- HonorHealth β Phoenix, Arizona
- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center β Los Angeles, California
- University of California at Los Angeles β Los Angeles, California
- Standford β Palo Alto, California
- University of Cincinnati San Diego β San Diego, California
- Swedish Medical Center β Englewood, Colorado
- Hartford Health Hospital β Hartford, Connecticut
- Yale University β New Haven, Connecticut
- University of Miami β Miami, Florida
- Emory University β Atlanta, Georgia
- University of Chicago β Chicago, Illinois
- University of Louisville β Louisville, Kentucky
- Boston Medical Center β Boston, Massachusetts
- Barnes Jewish Hospital β Saint Loius, Missouri
- New York University β Brooklyn, New York
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai β New York, New York
- Columbia University β New York, New York
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center β Cincinnati, Ohio
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center β Portland, Oregon
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center β Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Baptist Memorial Hospital β Memphis, Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center β Nashville, Tennessee
- University of Texas at Austin β Austin, Texas
- University of Washington β Seattle, Washington
- West Virginia University β Morgantown, West Virginia
π Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (513) 558-1291
Email: mistryea@ucmail.uc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
π° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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π‘ How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.