Brain infarction

This study tests if stem cells from umbilical cords can help people recover brain function after a stroke. It includes 40 adults who had a stroke and are now in the recovery phase. The treatment is given as an infusion, and researchers check if it improves daily living skills and…

This early-stage trial tests whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords are safe for people who recently had a stroke. Forty participants will receive three monthly infusions of the cells along with standard aspirin therapy. The study is currently on hold, and its main goal …

This study tests whether repeatedly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm (called remote ischemic conditioning) can improve thinking and memory in people who have had a stroke or have small vessel brain disease. Eighty participants will receive the treatment twice daily for …

This study looks at better ways to find hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people who have had a stroke. About 337 participants will use either a wearable patch for 72 hours or a handheld device three times a day to monitor their heart rhythm. The goal is to s…

This study looks at whether clopidogrel, a blood thinner, can prevent new silent brain infarctions (small, unnoticed strokes) in people who recently had a stroke or mini-stroke. Researchers will track 134 participants over 24 months using MRI scans and cognitive tests. The goal i…

This study tests a new exercise therapy called Progressive Abduction Loading Therapy for people who recently had a stroke. The goal is to reduce a common arm problem called 'flexion synergy' that makes it hard to reach outward. 86 participants will receive either the new therapy …

This study compares two physical therapy approaches—Rood's techniques (using touch, stretch, and ice) and PNF patterns (diagonal movements)—to improve arm and hand function in people who recently had a stroke. 28 adults aged 40-60 with a first-time stroke will receive one of the …

This study compares two physical therapy techniques—PNF and NDT—to see which better helps stroke survivors improve trunk control and balance. It will involve 32 people aged 40-65 who have had a recent stroke. Participants will receive electrical stimulation plus one of the two th…

This observational study looks at how inserting a central venous catheter into the neck affects pressure inside the skull in patients with acute brain injury. Researchers will monitor brain pressure, blood flow, and oxygen levels during and after the procedure in about 120 ICU pa…

This study looks at 100 people having a mechanical thrombectomy (clot removal) for a major stroke. Researchers will monitor their blood sugar continuously during the procedure and check recovery 3 months later. The goal is to see if lower blood sugar at the time of reperfusion (w…

This study tests a new computer-based visual training task for people who have lost part of their vision due to a stroke. Participants watch moving patterns on a screen and learn to detect motion direction, with the goal of improving visual abilities. The study first checks if th…

This study looks at brain activity and heart patterns in people who have had a stroke and compares them to healthy adults. Researchers use special head sensors and heart monitors to measure differences. The goal is to better understand how stroke changes the brain and heart. No t…

This study looks at how the brain's visual system changes in the year after a stroke that damages the vision center. Researchers will measure vision and brain structure over time, and give participants a home-based computer training program that asks them to detect moving dots. T…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can predict malignant brain edema, a life-threatening swelling, in patients who have had a major stroke. Researchers will analyze CT scans and clinical data from over 1,600 patients to see if the AI can identify early warning signs…

This study looks at how common strokes and silent brain injuries are in young adults (ages 16-25) with sickle cell anemia, especially in Nigeria where the disease is widespread. Researchers will use brain scans and blood tests to check for damage and identify risk factors like hi…