Could lying flat boost brain healing after a stroke?

NCT ID NCT06313710

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study looked at whether placing stroke patients in a head-down position after successful emergency treatment could improve their recovery. Researchers enrolled 90 adults who had a major stroke and had their blood flow restored. They measured changes in stroke severity and functional outcomes to see if the head-down position offered any benefit.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command

    Shenyang, 110016, China

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