Could a common antidote help stroke patients?
NCT ID NCT04918719
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) through a vein could help people having an acute ischemic stroke. NAC is an antioxidant already used safely for other conditions. The trial enrolled 4 adults with stroke symptoms, giving them NAC or a placebo for 20 hours. Researchers checked their recovery at 30 and 90 days using standard stroke scales.
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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California, 90502, United States
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