CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS

This trial tests whether giving stroke or TIA survivors free smoking-cessation medications (like nicotine patches, bupropion, or varenicline) for 12 weeks helps them quit smoking more effectively than just giving a prescription. The study will compare quit rates and cost-effectiv…

This completed study tested a new device called the Supernova stent retriever in 55 people with severe stroke caused by a large blood clot in the brain. The device is threaded through blood vessels to grab and remove the clot, restoring blood flow. Researchers measured how often …

This study tested whether using social networks (like family and friends) can help people at high risk for stroke stick to their medications and control risk factors after leaving the hospital. Researchers enrolled 720 patients and compared standard care with a social network-bas…

This completed trial tested a new stent (SINOMED SR) for removing blood clots in 218 people with acute ischemic stroke. The stent was used within 24 hours of symptom onset. The main goal was to see if the stent could successfully reopen blocked brain arteries. Researchers also tr…

This study tested two extra treatments for people on dialysis for kidney failure. One adds a special filter (hemoperfusion) to clean more toxins from the blood, aiming to reduce heart and brain complications. The other gives a steady sugar solution during dialysis to help patient…

This study tested a 6-month program for 92 stroke survivors in Vietnam. The program included regular health checks, personalized rehabilitation exercises, and motivational interviewing to support mental health. Participants were compared to those receiving standard care. The goal…

This study is developing and testing computer models, called FORECAST-PC, to predict how well people will recover 90 days after a stroke caused by a blockage in the back of the brain. The models use information from when a patient arrives at the hospital and 24 hours later to est…

This study investigates how sex and stress influence blood flow in the brain, and whether antioxidants can alter that regulation. Healthy adults aged 18 to 40 will take either an antioxidant cocktail or a placebo, then undergo MRI scans to measure brain blood flow under normal an…

This study tested whether a video call between paramedics and a stroke specialist can help decide the right treatment—like clot-busting drugs or clot removal—before the patient arrives at the hospital. About 215 adults with suspected stroke took part. The goal was to see if remot…

This completed study looked at how different types of brain damage—from strokes, tumors, infections, or degenerative diseases—affect thinking and memory. Researchers used brain scans (MRI) and cognitive tests in 346 patients and healthy volunteers to map which brain areas are res…

This completed study followed 229 stroke survivors over time to understand what factors might lead to dementia or cognitive problems after a stroke. Researchers looked at medical history, brain scans, and medications. The goal was to identify clues that could help predict and pos…