ISCHEMIC STROKE, ACUTE

This study is testing if adding a steroid medication (methylprednisolone) to the standard emergency procedure to remove a stroke-causing blood clot helps people recover better. It will involve 912 adults who have had a severe stroke with a large area of brain damage. The goal is …

This trial is testing a new, fast-acting clot-busting drug for people who have an ischemic stroke but arrive at the hospital too late for standard treatment. It aims to see if a single, quick injection given 4.5 to 24 hours after symptoms start can help patients recover better. T…

This study compares two brain surgery techniques for treating dangerous swelling after a major stroke. The standard surgery requires removing part of the skull, then a second surgery months later to replace it. The new technique temporarily lifts the skull bone instead of removin…

This study is testing if a device called Adacolumn can help control dangerous brain swelling that can happen after a major stroke. It will involve 10 patients who have already had a procedure to remove the stroke-causing clot. Half will get the device treatment, which filters cer…

This study aims to understand why some people have memory and thinking problems after a stroke, even after successful emergency clot removal. Researchers will follow 120 adult stroke patients for six months, tracking their recovery, mood, and brain function. The goal is to identi…

This study is testing whether a personalized video education platform helps stroke survivors and their caregivers. Researchers want to see if the videos improve understanding of stroke and reduce trips back to the hospital or doctor after going home. About 690 people will be rand…