Could lying Head-Down help stroke patients? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06010641

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether lying in a slight head-down position (20 degrees) can help people recover from a moderate stroke caused by narrowed arteries. Researchers will compare this position plus standard care to standard care alone in 600 participants. The goal is to see if more people achieve a good functional outcome (able to live independently) after 3 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: head-down body position (Trendelenburg)
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple head-down position could become a standard, low-cost way to improve recovery after a moderate stroke.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial (Phase not specified) and previous studies have been inconclusive. The position may not help, or could cause discomfort or other issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE, ACUTE ISCHEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command
RECRUITING

Shenyang, 110016, China

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