New study compares PET and CT scans to improve stroke imaging

NCT ID NCT04571177

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at 20 adults who had a stroke within the past week. Each person will get both a CT scan and a PET scan of the brain to see which method better shows blood flow and metabolism. The goal is to find the best way to image stroke damage, not to test a new treatment.

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 choose the best imaging method to guide stroke treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. It is not testing a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2B7, Canada

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