Heart Infection's hidden brain damage tracked over time
NCT ID NCT02252900
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study followed 100 patients who had infectious endocarditis, a serious heart infection, to see how brain lesions found on MRI scans change over time. Researchers compared initial MRI results with follow-up scans and tested thinking and memory skills. The goal was to understand the long-term brain effects of this infection.
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 better predict and manage brain complications in endocarditis patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Groupe Hospitalier Bichat - Claude Bernard
Paris, 75018, France
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