Brain scan and blood test study aims to predict stroke recovery
NCT ID NCT07611136
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 180 adults with cerebral small vessel disease to see how their condition changes over time after a stroke. Researchers will use MRI scans and blood tests to track disease progression and look for links to thinking skills, daily function, and stroke recurrence. The goal is to better understand the disease and find new ways to monitor it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better predict how small vessel disease progresses after a stroke, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all patients, and biomarkers may not reliably predict disease course.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Ulm, Department of Neurology, Germany
RECRUITINGUlm, Baden-Wurttemberg, 89081, Germany
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