Yale study to uncover hidden link between blood pressure swings and stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT05756257

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This observational study at Yale University will follow 150 people who have had an ischemic stroke to see how changes in blood pressure affect their recovery. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tests to understand the connection. The goal is to find better ways to manage blood pressure 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 study could point toward new ways to manage blood pressure after a stroke to improve recovery and reduce disability.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any therapy. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE BLOOD PRESSURE VARIABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
University of Chicago Medical Center
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
Yale-New Haven Hospital
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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