Stroke study aims to predict cognitive decline with brain barrier test
NCT ID NCT05556395
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether damage to the blood-brain barrier right after a stroke can help predict who will have memory or thinking problems later. Researchers will follow 150 stroke survivors for three years, checking their thinking skills by phone. The goal is to better understand why some people decline mentally after a stroke.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify stroke survivors at higher risk for memory and thinking problems, enabling earlier support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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