Brain scans may predict stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT04165616

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 120 stroke survivors for six months, using brain scans and movement tests to understand why some people develop arm stiffness and weakness. Researchers hope to find early signs that predict recovery, which could guide future rehabilitation. Participants must have had a specific type of stroke and be between 18 and 85 years old.

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 study could help doctors predict which stroke survivors will have arm and hand recovery problems, leading to better personalized rehab plans.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to direct improvements for patients, and the findings might not apply to all stroke types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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