Intracerebral hemorrhage
MONDO:0013792A cerebrovascular disorder characterized by bleeding into one or both cerebral hemispheres including the basal ganglia and the cerebral cortex. It is often associated with hypertension and craniocerebral trauma.
Also known as: stroke, hemorrhagic
274 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain bleed breakthrough? new trial tests early surgery against standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing a small surgery early to remove blood from a deep brain bleed helps patients more than standard medical care. About 600 adults aged 18 to 70 with a specific type of brain bleed will take part. The goal is to see which approach leads to better rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle ear zap wake the brain after a bleed?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the ear—called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation—can help people recover consciousness after surgery for a spontaneous brain hemorrhage. The study will include 160 adults aged 18 to 75 who remain i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New minimally invasive procedure could change outcomes for bleeding stroke patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares standard medical care to a new, less invasive surgery for people with a severe bleeding stroke. The surgery uses a small tube to drain the blood clot and delivers clot-busting medicine directly into the brain. Researchers want to see if this approach helps pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for heart patients with brain bleed history: catheter ablation vs. standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares catheter ablation (a procedure to fix irregular heartbeats) with standard medical care in 646 adults who have both atrial fibrillation and a recent brain bleed. The goal is to see if ablation reduces the risk of death, stroke, or blood clots. Participants must…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bleeding stroke: can clevidipine save brains?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug clevidipine can lower blood pressure quickly and steadily in people having a bleeding stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage). High blood pressure can make the bleeding worse, so getting it under control fast is critical. The trial will compare clevidi…
Sponsor: Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AF patients: device may replace blood thinners after brain bleed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether closing a small pouch in the heart (the left atrial appendage) with a device is safer and as effective as long-term blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation who have already had a brain bleed. About 530 participants will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Robots vs. therapists: a head-to-head trial for stroke recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial compares robot-assisted rehabilitation to traditional one-on-one physiotherapy for people who have had a stroke. Researchers are measuring how well each approach helps patients regain independence in daily activities, as well as costs and patient satisfaction. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gout drug help heal brain bleeds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether febuxostat, a drug typically used for gout, can improve recovery in people with a brain bleed (intracranial hemorrhage) who are treated without surgery. Participants take febuxostat or standard care for three months. The study measures consciousness level…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could common drugs curb brain bleed aftermath?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether two medications—colchicine (an anti-inflammatory) and deferoxamine (an iron chelator)—can prevent further brain injury after a hemorrhagic stroke. Up to 2,000 adults aged 18–80 with a spontaneous brain bleed will receive one of four treatments: sta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive global trial aims to find best stroke treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing several different treatments for stroke, including different doses of a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase and blood pressure management strategies. It aims to find which treatments or combinations work best to improve recovery and reduce disability. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric boost for balance: could a simple device help stroke survivors avoid falls?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to reactive balance training helps people who have had a stroke recover more effectively from slips and trips. Participants, who are at least six months post-stroke and able to walk on a treadmill,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear clip tame brain swelling after a stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce inflammation and brain swelling after a hemorrhagic stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage). The trial enrolls adults with a specific type of brain bleed and compares the ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Intensive care protocol aims to tame brain hemorrhage in first critical hours
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a 'maximal medical treatment' bundle for people with intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain). The bundle includes rapid blood pressure control, reversal of blood thinners, and a drug to reduce bleeding, all delivered within the first 72 hours in a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Race against time: can surgery within hours save brain bleed patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether removing a brain bleed with a minimally invasive scope within hours of symptoms improves recovery. 300 adults with a specific type of brain bleed will be randomly assigned to either get the surgery plus standard care, or standard care alone. The study wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stomach drug could shield heart patients from bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two stomach-acid-lowering drugs—tegoprazan and rabeprazole—in about 3,300 heart disease patients who take blood thinners and are at high risk for stomach bleeding. The goal is to see if tegoprazan works as well as rabeprazole at preventing serious gut problems…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug algorithm aims to quickly lower blood pressure in brain bleed patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a nicardipine infusion (a fast-acting blood pressure drug) can help more stroke patients with brain bleeding reach a safe blood pressure within one hour of arriving at the hospital. About 88 adults with acute intracerebral hemorrhage and high blood …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Virtual stroke units could bring expert care to more patients, study tests if they're as good as in-person units
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new 'virtual stroke unit' approach to standard stroke unit care for people with a stroke who are not eligible for a clot removal procedure. The virtual unit uses video calls and monitoring equipment to let a specialist team at a main hospital help guide care…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Bladder thermometer may boost brain bleed recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special bladder catheter that continuously measures body temperature can help guide treatment and improve recovery in people with severe brain bleeding. About 318 participants will be randomly assigned to either continuous bladder temperature moni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yanyan Gong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a common MS drug help stroke patients? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Diroximel Fumarate, a drug already used for multiple sclerosis, can reduce harmful brain swelling that often occurs after a hemorrhagic stroke. The swelling, called perihematomal edema, can worsen recovery. The trial will enroll 192 adults who have had a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New care bundle aims to save lives after brain hemorrhage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured care bundle—including rapid blood pressure control, reversal of blood thinners, and management of fever and blood sugar—can improve outcomes for people with a brain bleed. About 3500 adults in Sweden and Australia will receive either the care…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a pill box and text messages keep stroke patients healthy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a tool called Savvy, which includes phone exercises, a weekly pill organizer, and text reminders, to help stroke survivors take their blood pressure medication as prescribed. Researchers will compare medication adherence and blood pressure control between those u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a blood thinner prevent strokes in brain bleed survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two medicines—apixaban (a blood thinner) and aspirin—in people who have had a brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) and also have an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). The goal is to see which drug better prevents future strokes or death. About 700 pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could vitamin d speed recovery from bleeding strokes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether high-dose vitamin D can help the body clear blood clots in the brain after a hemorrhagic stroke. Forty adults with a recent brain bleed will receive either vitamin D or standard care. Researchers will measure how fast the blood clot shrinks and chec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI-Assisted surgery aims to improve brain bleed recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for treating moderate brain hemorrhages: AI-assisted minimally invasive surgery to remove the clot versus standard medical care. About 680 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see which method leads to bett…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiaolei Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic help the brain heal after a stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antibiotic minocycline can help people recover better after a spontaneous brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage). About 1,200 adults who had a bleed within the last 48 hours will receive either minocycline or a placebo for a short time. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain bleed dilemma: statins – friend or foe?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether people who have a brain hemorrhage (bleeding stroke) should continue or stop taking their statin medication. The study will follow 1,456 participants for years to see which strategy leads to fewer repeat bleeds or other serious events. It als…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a clotting protein be the first treatment for bleeding stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a clotting drug called recombinant factor VIIa can improve outcomes for people having a hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). The drug is given within 2 hours of stroke onset. The study will enroll 350 adults aged 18-80. Half get the drug, h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Joseph Broderick, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Sound waves could speed brain bleed recovery in stroke patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive ultrasound device can safely help clear blood clots in the brain after a hemorrhagic stroke. About 86 adults with small-to-moderate brain bleeds will receive either standard care plus ultrasound or standard care alone. The main goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could a rheumatoid arthritis drug help heal traumatic brain injuries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether baricitinib, a drug used for arthritis, can help people recover from moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries that involve bleeding in the brain. About 100 adults will receive the drug or a placebo within 24 hours of injury. The main goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study tests whether community support teams boost stroke recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a team of community health workers, social workers, and nurses can help stroke survivors who face social challenges like food or housing insecurity. The team visits participants at home starting within 72 hours of hospital discharge, offering referrals, c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a blood thinner or a device prevent strokes after a brain bleed?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) who have had a brain bleed. Doctors are unsure if blood thinners are safe for them. The trial compares two options: the blood thinner apixaban or a procedure to close a part of the heart (left atrial app…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a flu drug help stroke patients recover?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether amantadine, a drug already used for flu and Parkinson's, can help people recover after a stroke. Sixty adults who had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke will receive either amantadine or a placebo for one month. Researchers will track side effects and meas…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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When to thin blood after brain bleed? new trial seeks answer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 people who had a bleeding stroke caused by high blood pressure. Doctors want to know if starting blood thinners (heparin) early—within 2 days—or waiting until day 3 is safer and better at preventing blood clots in the legs or lungs. Participants get brain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Common antibiotic could boost stroke recovery in major new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to standard stroke care can improve survival and reduce disability in adults who have had a moderate stroke. About 1,164 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either minocycline pills for five days plus usual …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Joyce Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a common stroke drug speed up brain bleed recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cilostazol, a drug already used for stroke prevention, can help the body clear blood clots from the brain after a hemorrhagic stroke. About 100 adults with a moderate brain bleed will receive either cilostazol plus standard care or standard care alone for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New score could help stroke survivors get the right blood pressure pills faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a scoring tool (TRICH score) can help doctors decide which patients who had a bleeding stroke should start three blood pressure medicines right away. The goal is to quickly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of another stroke. About 140 adults in Ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Nerve swap may restore movement in stroke-paralyzed arms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a surgery that moves a nerve from the neck to help people with arm weakness after a stroke. It is for those whose arm has not improved with rehab. The goal is to see if the surgery can improve arm movement and control.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Robot surgeons take on strokes: a new hope for brain bleed patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a robot to help remove large blood clots in the brain (from a hemorrhagic stroke) leads to better recovery than standard surgery. About 198 adults with a large basal ganglia hemorrhage will be randomly assigned to robot-assisted or traditional surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New device aims to gently suck out brain clots without major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry tracks 500 adults with a large brain bleed who undergo a minimally invasive procedure using the Aurora Surgiscope. The device helps surgeons see and remove the clot through a small opening. The main goal is to see if the procedure can reduce the clot to less than 15…
Sponsor: Integra LifeSciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a back drain save brain bleed patients from a lifetime shunt?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have a brain bleed that also fills the fluid spaces inside the brain, causing dangerous pressure. Normally, doctors place a drain in the head to remove fluid. This trial adds a second drain in the lower back to see if it helps patients recover bette…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for brain bleed: smarter use of a common drug may prevent worsening
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug tranexamic acid can prevent brain bleed expansion in people with a type of stroke called intracerebral hemorrhage. The researchers are using new criteria to select patients most likely to benefit, based on bleed location and size. About 70 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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One-Stop stroke care could save minutes and lives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether doing brain scans and clot-removal procedures in the same room speeds up treatment for severe strokes. About 390 patients with suspected large-vessel blockages will be randomly assigned to either the usual two-room process or a one-room approach. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Jan Liman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a common drug stop brain bleeds? major trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large, phase 4 trial tests whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can improve outcomes for people with a bleeding stroke. About 3400 adults will receive either the drug or standard care within 4.5 hours of symptoms. The main goal is to see if it reduces death…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Ear-Zapping device could tame brain swelling after stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help people recovering from a brain bleed. The device is placed on the left ear and delivers mild electrical pulses for 30 minutes, twice a day, for 10 days. Researchers will measure brain swelling an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hospital protocol aims to save lives after brain bleeds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dedicated care protocol for non-traumatic brain hemorrhage can reduce death and disability. Researchers will track 600 patients admitted to a French hospital, comparing outcomes before and after the protocol is introduced. The goal is to see if early, e…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Robot brain surgery trial aims to boost recovery after stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-guided robotic system can improve outcomes for people with a moderate brain bleed (basal ganglia hemorrhage). About 330 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the AI-assisted minimally invasive surgery or standard care. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Robot surgeons take on brain bleeds in major new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial is testing whether AI-guided robotic surgery can improve outcomes for people with a hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). The study will compare this new, less invasive technique to standard surgery or medical management. Researchers hope the robotic approa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a smartphone app prevent second strokes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a mobile health app can help people who had a bleeding stroke better control their blood pressure. About 140 participants will use the app to track their numbers and get health tips. The goal is to see if the app helps more people reach safe blood pressure lev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New microcatheter aims to improve brain bleed treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new microcatheter device (Aristotle 14 guidewire and Plato 17 microcatheter) for treating chronic subdural hematoma, a type of brain bleed. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive the new device or the surgeon's usual choice. Researchers will comp…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New brain bleed treatment shows promise in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat a serious type of brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage). It compares standard medical care to a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small tube to drain the blood clot and deliver a clot-busting drug (tenecteplase). The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study tests less invasive surgery for severe brain bleeds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a less invasive surgery can help people with a deep brain bleed recover better than standard medical care. Researchers will follow 300 adults for 180 days to see who has better survival and daily function. The goal is to find a safer, more effective tr…
Sponsor: Huynh Quoc Huy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New stitch study aims to improve healing after brain surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a special type of stitch (STRATAFIX) already approved by the FDA for closing wounds after brain or spine surgery. Researchers want to see if it helps wounds heal better and with fewer problems. About 160 adults having brain or spine surgery will take part. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Brain bleed breakthrough? new device flushes blood away
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called IRRAflow that continuously washes out blood from the brain after a hemorrhage. It involves 250 adults with brain bleeds and compares the device to standard drainage. The goal is to see if it clears blood faster and improves recovery at 6 months.
Sponsor: Christopher P Kellner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New brain bleed surgery could save lives and reduce disability
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new, less invasive surgery to remove blood clots from the brain after a severe stroke caused by bleeding. The surgery is done within 8 hours of symptoms starting. About 240 adults with large brain bleeds will be randomly assigned to either this surgery or stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Melbourne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Simple baby exercises may boost brain development in preemies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether early physiotherapy, taught to parents, can improve movement and development in babies at risk for problems like cerebral palsy. Fifty infants from the NICU will be randomly assigned to get either the special program or standard care. Researchers will mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could stroke patients on blood thinners finally get clot-busting treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether clot-busting drugs (alteplase or tenecteplase) are safe and effective for stroke patients who have taken a blood thinner (FXa inhibitor) in the last 48 hours. Current guidelines avoid this treatment due to bleeding concerns, but new evidence suggests it m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guri Hagberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:12 UTC
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Portable helmet scanner aims to spot brain bleeds in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new portable brain scanner designed to quickly detect bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) using harmless radio waves. The helmet-like device could offer a faster, more accessible alternative to CT or MRI scans in emergency settings. Researchers will enro…
Sponsor: EMVision Medical Devices Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable bracelet could alert stroke patients within 3 hours
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests a wearable bracelet called Stroke Alarm that detects when a stroke causes arm weakness. People aged 50 and older with certain high-risk conditions (like recent mini-stroke, atrial fibrillation, or artery disease) wear the device for 3 months. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace costly CT scans after brain bleed surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to check for bleeding after stroke surgery using a special ultrasound through a clear skull implant. It aims to see if this method is as accurate as a CT scan, which is the current standard but is expensive and time-consuming. About 25 adults who had a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New blood test could speed up stroke diagnosis and save lives
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a rapid blood test that can tell if a stroke is caused by bleeding or a clot, using a protein called GFAP. Researchers will test this in 527 adults with suspected stroke at the hospital. The goal is to help doctors start the right treatment faster, espec…
Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Ambulance EEG could cut stroke treatment delays by an hour
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a portable EEG device called StrokePointer that ambulance crews can use to detect severe strokes caused by large vessel blockages. Currently, over half of these patients are taken to hospitals that cannot perform the needed clot-removal procedure, causing an aver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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One-Dose antibiotic could slash ventilator pneumonia deaths in brain injury patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a single dose of a common antibiotic soon after a breathing tube is placed can prevent lung infections and improve survival in ICU patients with severe brain injuries. Researchers will enroll 3,300 adults on ventilators due to stroke, trauma, or la…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Mouthwash and antibiotics may stop deadly lung infection after stroke
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intensive oral hygiene combined with antibiotics can prevent pneumonia in people who have had a brain hemorrhage. About 440 adults with small to medium bleeds will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or enhanced mouth care plus antibiotic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could probiotics stop ventilator pneumonia? new trial aims to find out
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving probiotics (LactoLevure) to ICU patients on ventilators can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. The trial will enroll 186 adults with head injury, stroke, or brain hemorrhage. Patients receive probiotic or placebo capsules twice daily for 30 d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New support program aims to boost CPAP use in stroke rehab
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra support—like personalized mask fitting, monthly phone calls, and a tracking app—helps stroke patients with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more consistently during rehab. About 250 participants will be randomly assigned to either this intensive s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple toilet training may ease Post-Stroke bladder problems
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at urinary problems in people recovering from a stroke. Researchers compare patients with and without bladder issues and test two simple behavioral approaches: for those with thinking difficulties, training to go to the toilet immediately when they feel the urge;…
Sponsor: University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain wave training shows promise for early stroke recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using EEG neurofeedback — a way to train brain activity — can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. Forty adults with a stroke within the past three weeks will either get real or fake (sham) neurofeedback, plus standard rehab. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Tailored brain zaps show promise for stroke recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized form of brain stimulation (tDCS) can help people who had a stroke more than 3 months ago regain arm movement. Researchers will use brain scans to tailor the stimulation to each person and measure changes in brain connectivity and motor func…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for stroke patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, is safe for people who had a stroke at least a year ago. Researchers will monitor blood pressure and other vital signs in 20 participants. The goal is to see if psilocybin can help with lingering symptoms like weakness…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a High-Tech moxibustion help stroke patients with constipation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special type of electronic moxibustion, based on the Ziwu Liuzhu theory, can help stroke patients who have constipation. Researchers will compare using this moxibustion alone versus combining it with ear acupressure. The goal is to see which approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Brain drain antibiotic debate: short course may be enough
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving antibiotics for just 24 hours around the time of placing a special antibiotic-coated brain drain works as well as giving them for the whole time the drain is in place. The goal is to find the best way to prevent serious brain infections in peopl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wireless patch replace wires on tiny heads? a NICU trial puts it to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a wireless sensor placed on the forehead can accurately measure oxygen levels in the brains of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The wireless device is compared side-by-side with the standard wired monitor in 20 newborns with conditions …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and ultrasound join forces to spot muscle wasting in Brain-Injured ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can predict muscle loss (sarcopenia) in intensive care patients with serious brain conditions like stroke, bleeding, or tumors. Researchers will measure thigh muscle thickness with ultrasound and track nutrition markers over the fi…
Sponsor: Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silent brain infarcts may signal future cognitive trouble after hemorrhage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether silent brain infarcts (small stroke-like spots seen on MRI) are linked to cognitive decline in people who have had a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (a type of brain bleed). Participants undergo cognitive tests, brain MRIs, and blood draws dur…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain bleed breakthrough? massive study tests surgery vs. standard care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large registry study tracks 2,000 adults in China with severe spontaneous brain hemorrhage to compare outcomes of emergency surgery versus conservative (non-surgical) treatment. It focuses on patients who take long-term antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin) to see if surgery is …
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive brain injury study aims to unlock secrets of recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 5000 people admitted to a neuro-intensive care unit with life-threatening brain conditions like bleeding in the brain or severe seizures. Researchers collect medical data and biological samples to better understand how brain injuries progress and what factors h…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hunting for hidden triggers of bleeding strokes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic and environmental risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke, a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. Researchers will analyze DNA, RNA, and blood samples from 1,000 adults who have had such a stroke, comparing them to healthy controls. By id…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI clues could predict brain bleed worsening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at MRI scans of 128 people who have had a brain hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain). Researchers want to see if a specific contrast pattern called a 'spot sign' can help predict which bleeds might get worse. By understanding these patterns, doctors hope to identif…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2000 coma patients tracked to unlock recovery secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2000 adults who are in a coma or have disorders of consciousness after serious brain injuries like stroke, cardiac arrest, or trauma. Researchers collect medical records and later interview survivors or their caregivers about physical and emotional recovery. No…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Virtual reality boosts stroke recovery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) to standard physical therapy helps people who recently had a stroke regain arm movement and improve quality of life. Researchers will also look at blood markers and genes that might predict recovery. About 120 adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New bedside tool could cut unnecessary brain scans in seniors after falls
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple bedside tool called the Falls Decision Rule to help emergency doctors decide whether older adults (65+) need a brain scan after a fall. Researchers will check if the tool accurately identifies who has a serious brain bleed and who does not. The goal…
Sponsor: Dr. Kerstin de Wit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists Fine-Tune Clot-Busting drug for brain hemorrhage in the lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses blood samples from over 1,100 people to create artificial clots in the lab, mimicking brain hemorrhages. Researchers test a modified clot-busting drug (rtPA) to find the best dose for different bleeding risks. The goal is to improve clot removal and guide future t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New stroke protocol aims to cut critical transfer delays
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new set of procedures called the HI-SPEED Protocol, designed to help hospitals evaluate stroke patients faster and decide who needs to be transferred for advanced care. The goal is to reduce the time patients spend in the first hospital before being moved to a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain activity clues may predict waking up after stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 150 patients who are unresponsive after a brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage). Researchers use EEG to detect hidden brain activity when patients are asked to imagine moving. The goal is to see if this activity can predict who will regain consciousness and h…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI could revolutionize bleeding stroke diagnosis and prognosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create an artificial intelligence (AI) model to help doctors diagnose and predict recovery for people with a bleeding stroke (spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage). The researchers will use brain scans and other data from 7,100 patients to train the AI. The goa…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive brain bleed study aims to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 10,000 people who have had a spontaneous brain hemorrhage. Researchers will collect medical history, brain scans, and blood samples to better understand the condition and find clues that help predict recovery. The goal is to improve how do…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New brain monitor could help ICU patients stay calm and aware
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive brain monitor (Neurosteer) in 100 ICU patients who are on breathing machines and sedatives. The monitor is a small device placed on the forehead that measures brain activity. Researchers want to see if it can accurately track levels of se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New scanner prototypes aim to improve brain bleed surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two new Siemens imaging prototypes during minimally invasive surgery to remove brain bleeds. The tools aim to detect leftover bleeding and measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will compare the prototype images with standard CT scans to see if they are use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New brain scanner could predict recovery in coma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new brain scanning method called fNIRS to see if it can predict recovery in unconscious ICU patients with severe stroke or brain injury. Researchers will compare fNIRS results with standard tests in 30 patients and healthy volunteers. If successful, fNIRS could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emanuela Keller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Massive korean registry to unlock secrets of heart and stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge database of up to 800,000 Korean patients with heart or brain vascular disease. By tracking their health over many years, researchers hope to understand the unique patterns and risk factors in this population. The goal is to create a platform that ca…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Blood thinner danger: study probes hidden brain bleeds in stroke patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,875 people who have had an ischemic stroke and are taking blood thinners to prevent another one. Researchers use MRI scans to see if these medications increase the risk of tiny brain bleeds or major bleeding. The goal is to help doctors choose safer treatment…
Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Brain swelling after stroke: could it be a key target for better recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how swelling around a brain bleed affects recovery in 500 stroke patients. Researchers will use MRI scans and blood tests to understand the swelling's role. The goal is to find new ways to treat this devastating type of stroke.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Zapping the brain after stroke: new study tests if electrical currents can reboot movement
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tACS) can improve hand movement in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. Researchers will use brain scans and EEG to see how the stimulation changes brain activity. 45 participants (including hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood thinner head injury study aims to reduce unnecessary brain scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing a checklist to help doctors decide when it's safe to skip a CT scan for head injuries in patients taking blood thinners. Researchers will study 4,000 emergency department patients to find out which symptoms or signs reliably rule out serious brain bleedin…
Sponsor: Dr. Kerstin de Wit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Brain bleed shape may predict recovery, new study hopes to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 1000 adults with brain hemorrhage to see if the shape of the blood clot (hematoma) early on can predict whether the bleeding will get worse. Researchers will also compare different treatments to find the best approach. The goal is to improve recovery and reduc…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital Of Guizhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New stroke algorithm aims to save rural lives
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a new, data-driven method for emergency responders to decide which hospital to take a stroke patient to, versus the current standard method. The goal is to see if the new approach helps rural patients get to a hospital that can perform specialized clot-removal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Heart-Brain link explored in brain injury patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how heart function relates to recovery in people with severe traumatic brain injury or brain bleeding. Researchers will collect data from routine monitoring and follow up with 50 adults 6 months after hospital discharge. The goal is to better understand the co…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New stroke registry aims to unlock secrets of brain damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, clots, and tissue from up to 1000 people having procedures for stroke or other blood vessel problems in the brain. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biological markers and understand inflammation. The goal is to learn more about how stroke …
Sponsor: Justin Fraser • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Hidden kidney Super-Speed may undermine brain injury treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a condition called augmented renal clearance (ARC), where the kidneys work too fast and flush out medications before they can help. It involves 512 adults in intensive care with severe brain injuries, strokes, seizures, or meningitis. Researchers will measure …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Brain pressure monitor could eliminate need for drilling into skull
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device that aims to measure pressure inside the skull from the outside, avoiding the need for surgery. Currently, doctors must drill a hole in the skull to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with conditions like traumatic brain injury or s…
Sponsor: CoMind Technologies Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Emergency intubation showdown: which method saves more oxygen?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to place a breathing tube in emergency patients who are still breathing on their own but need help. The methods are Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) and Delayed Sequence Intubation (DSI). Researchers will measure oxygen levels, complications, and survi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain fluid clues: new study aims to spot infections faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 148 adults with acute brain injury who have a drain in their head. Researchers will check fluid from the brain to see if changes in a substance called lactate can signal an infection early. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New microscope gadget aims to give surgeons X-Ray vision during delicate operations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special microscope attachment called GLOW800 that helps surgeons see blood flow and tissues in real time during brain and reconstructive surgery. About 29 adults will take part, and surgeons will rate how well the tool works. The goal is to confirm the device i…
Sponsor: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a blood test predict brain recovery after stroke?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at blood markers related to inflammation and clotting in people with brain oxygen deprivation from stroke or bleeding. Researchers will compare these markers between patients with brain hypoxia and those without. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to …
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Robot takes the joystick for brain surgery – first human test underway
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether a robot can help doctors perform delicate brain blood vessel procedures, such as angiography, embolization, and thrombectomy. Ten patients scheduled for these standard procedures will have them done using a robotic system instead. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Navigantis Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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VR driving test reveals how Stroke-Related blindness changes navigation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a virtual reality driving simulator to see how people with vision loss from a stroke steer a car. Researchers will compare driving accuracy between 40 participants with and without vision loss. The goal is to understand how the brain adapts to missing parts of the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Infant brain recovery study seeks clues to heal stroke damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 65 infants who had a stroke around birth, tracking their brain development and motor skills over two years. Researchers use MRI scans, brain stimulation, and movement tests to find markers of recovery. The goal is to understand how the brain heals, which could …
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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AI-Powered ultrasound aims to speed stroke diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive ultrasound scan, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can quickly identify bleeding in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage) in people having a stroke. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with acute stroke and perform a standard C…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Nerve block for pain may offer clues to healing the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test whether a stellate ganglion nerve block—a procedure used for chronic pain—can improve blood flow in the tiny vessels of the eye. Researchers will use a special camera (OCTA) to scan the retinas of 50 adults before and after the block. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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8,000 stroke survivors join hunt to predict dementia risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 8,000 adults who have had a stroke to learn why some develop memory and thinking problems afterward. Researchers will track changes in cognition, brain scans, and blood samples over time. The goal is to help doctors identify who is at risk for dementia and pave…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Colombian hospitals under the microscope: can faster stroke care save lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how hospitals in Villavicencio, Colombia, manage stroke cases by reviewing patient records. Researchers want to find delays in treatment and see if doctors follow best-practice guidelines. About 100 adults diagnosed with stroke will be included. No new treatme…
Sponsor: Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Stroke survivors needed for recovery research registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of people who have had a stroke and still have symptoms. The goal is to connect them with researchers studying new ways to improve recovery. No treatments or tests are given—just observation and data collection.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Teen brain injury study seeks to predict hidden mental health risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 2,500 teens aged 11 to 17 who come to the emergency room with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers want to see if they develop new or worsening depression or anxiety in the months after injury. Teens and their parents fill out questionnaires a…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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5,000-Patient study to see which brain aneurysm devices work best
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 5,000 people who receive newer endovascular devices (like coils, stents, or flow diverters) to treat a brain aneurysm. Researchers want to see how often the aneurysm comes back and what factors, such as smoking, might play a role. The goal is to improve saf…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Digital tool aims to ease end-of-life planning for caregivers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital website called Careverse can help caregivers of people with serious illnesses engage more in advance care planning. About 200 caregivers will be randomly assigned to use the website or receive usual care. Researchers will measure how involved ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:15 UTC
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New brain pressure monitor could predict patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new monitor that tracks brain pressure over time in patients with serious brain injuries like trauma or bleeding. Researchers want to see if the pressure measurements can predict who will survive or recover well. The study will enroll 250 adults and follow…
Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC
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Could fewer nighttime checks save brain injury patients from delirium?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether waking patients with brain bleeding every hour for checks (standard care) versus every two hours affects their confusion and long-term thinking. Researchers will track 120 adults in the ICU for delirium and later cognitive function. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:08 UTC
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500-Patient study aims to uncover best surgical approach for brain bleeds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults who had a brain hemorrhage and received surgery to remove the blood clot. Researchers will track their recovery and quality of life over time to see which surgical methods and timings lead to the best outcomes. The goal is to gather information that …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Music and language may reveal hidden consciousness in brain injury patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether unconscious patients with brain injuries who show brain activity in response to music and language on an EEG are more likely to wake up and recover. Researchers will monitor 300 adults in the ICU, along with healthy volunteers, to see if these brain si…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:51 UTC