Can lifestyle after a stroke protect your thinking skills? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05653141

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Roza Umarova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 600 adults who have had their first stroke to see how their thinking and memory change over time. Researchers will look at factors like brain reserve and daily habits to understand why some people get worse while others stay stable. The goal is to better predict who might develop dementia after a stroke.

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 predict who is at risk for memory or thinking problems after a stroke, and guide lifestyle changes to protect brain health.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve outcomes. Results may take years to influence care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE FIRST-EVER ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Neurology, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern
RECRUITING

Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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