Can we spot the brain plaques most likely to cause a stroke?

NCT ID NCT03291652

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at fatty buildup in brain arteries that can break off and cause strokes. Researchers want to see if high-risk plaques look different from harmless ones. They will use special imaging to compare plaques in 140 people who have had a stroke with those who have not.

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 could help doctors identify dangerous plaques before they cause a stroke, leading to earlier treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atherosclerosis cerebral atherosclerosis intracranial arterial disease intracranial arteriosclerosis ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATHEROSCLEROSES, CEREBRAL ISCHEMIC STROKE

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Locations

Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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