Cholesterol control may cut stroke risk in brain artery disease
NCT ID NCT05397405
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 180 adults with moderate to severe narrowing of brain arteries who have high LDL cholesterol. Researchers want to see if improving cholesterol management can lower the chance of having a stroke. Participants will not receive any experimental treatment; instead, the study observes their usual care and outcomes over time.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nanjing First Hospital
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, China
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Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, China
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