October 28, 2024 6:46 PM

AIIMS treats first patient in GRASSROOT stroke trial, pioneering advanced stent-retriever technology

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has announced the launch of the GRASSROOT clinical trial, formally known as the Gravity Stent-Retriever System for Reperfusion of Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke Trial, marking a significant step toward advancing stroke treatment in India. The trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a next-generation stent-retriever developed to address stroke clots, particularly within the Indian population. “Our objective is to bring a...