Arm cuff trick may boost brain power after stroke

NCT ID NCT07503301

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests a safe, non-invasive treatment called distant ischemic adaptation for people who have had a stroke or have small vessel brain disease. The treatment involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm to trigger the body's natural protection. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, memory, and brain scans over 3 months in 80 participants aged 50-65.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 2ndAffiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang Universit, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

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