Clinical outcomes in all patients
| Traditional (n=57) | CAPTIVE (n=39) | p Values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIHSS score at 24 hours (median (IQR)) | 11 (5–20) | 6 (2–13) | 0.0114 |
| NIHSS change at 24 hours | −6 (−12, 1) | −11 (−15, −6) | 0.0080 |
| NIHSS score at discharge (median (IQR)) | 10 (2–20) | 3 (1–11) | 0.0129 |
| NIHSS change at discharge | −9 (−15, 1) | −12 (−18, −7) | 0.0189 |
| mRS score at 90 days (median (IQR)) | 4 (3–6) | 3 (1–6) | 0.0370 |
| Independent (mRS 0–2) at 90 days | 25% (14/57) | 49% (19/39) | 0.0144 |
CAPTIVE, continuous aspiration prior to intracranial vascular embolectomy; mRS, modified Rankin Scale; NIHSS, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale.