Spinal fluid clues may reveal brain recovery secrets
NCT ID NCT07600996
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is observing tiny energy-producing parts of cells, called mitochondria, in the spinal fluid of people who have had a stroke or have Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see if these markers relate to how well patients recover after a stroke. The study does not give any treatment—it only uses leftover fluid from routine medical tests.
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 help identify new ways to measure brain damage or recovery after stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants. It does not test any treatment, so results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xuanwu Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, None Selected, 100053, China
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