Stroke drug timing could boost recovery, study finds

NCT ID NCT06472921

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving the drug butylphthalide earlier (within 3 hours of a stroke) helps patients recover better than giving it later (3-6 hours). The trial involved 204 adults with acute ischemic stroke. Researchers measured recovery using standard disability and neurological scales to find the optimal treatment window.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

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Locations

  • Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

    Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China

  • Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

    Changsha, China