New MRI study seeks hidden stroke causes in rare blood disorder
NCT ID NCT05583305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why people with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) — a condition that raises blood clot risk — may have narrowed brain arteries. Researchers will use advanced MRI scans on 60 APS patients to check for artery narrowing and plaque buildup. The goal is to better understand stroke causes in APS beyond just blood clots.
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 reveal new causes of stroke in antiphospholipid syndrome, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 60 participants. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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