πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-05

FORWARD: Functional Outcomes in Real-World Treatment And Revascularization of Non-dominant and Distal M2 Occlusions (NCT07749170)

🟒 Recruiting Interventional Protocol πŸ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Penumbra Inc.

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this study is to collect safety and effectiveness data on the Penumbra System reperfusion catheters in participants with isolated primary non-dominant and distal M2 occlusions who undergo endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (EVT). Additionally, this study aims to observe characteristics and outcomes of participants treated with medical management (MM) alone and those who receive EVT + MM per current medical practice.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center β€” Knoxville, Tennessee

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center β€” Knoxville, Tennessee

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (260) 224-8231

Email: MTurtle@PENUMBRAINC.COM

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° 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.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—