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Brain infarction

MONDO:0005394

Tissue necrosis in any area of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. Brain infarction is the result of a cascade of events initiated by inadequate blood flow through the brain that is followed by hypoxia and hypoglycemia in brain tissue. Damage may be temporary, permanent, selective or pan-necrosis.

152 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Cerebral infarction (79) Middle cerebral artery infarction (20) Brain stem infarction (18) Posterior cerebral artery infarction (10) MRI defined brain infarct (4) Anterior cerebral artery infarction (3) Lateral medullary syndrome (0) Multi-infarct dementia (0)

Broader categories

Cardiovascular disorder (1051) Disease (680) Nervous system disorder (231) Vascular disorder (135) Brain disorder (125) Central nervous system disorder (107) Cerebrovascular disorder (102) Human disease (14) Neurovascular disorder (5) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 65 Not yet recruiting 36 Not yet finished but already full! 15 Completed 35 Terminated 1

Magnetic zaps to the brain aim to restore arm movement in stroke survivors

Symptom relief Terminated

This study tested whether a magnetic device (rTMS) placed on the scalp could help people who had a stroke regain movement in their arm. The trial planned to include 60 adults with recent ischemic stroke. However, the study was terminated early, so the results are not complete.

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC