Brain artery study seeks clues to memory decline

NCT ID NCT06336174

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 100 people with severe narrowing of brain arteries to understand why some develop memory and thinking problems. Participants receive either standard medications or a procedure to open the artery. Researchers will track changes in memory and stroke risk over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could clarify how different treatments affect memory and thinking in people with narrowed brain arteries.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It aims to understand mechanisms, not to prove a new treatment works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction intracranial arterial disease intracranial arteriosclerosis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Anhui Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China

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