Can we predict dementia after a stroke? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT01330160

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study followed 229 stroke survivors over time to understand what factors might lead to dementia or cognitive problems after a stroke. Researchers looked at medical history, brain scans, and medications. The goal was to identify clues that could help predict and possibly prevent post-stroke dementia.

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 are at higher risk for dementia, leading to earlier monitoring or preventive strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and the findings may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease brain ischemia cerebrovascular disorder dementia Intracranial Hemorrhages stroke disorder vascular dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Amiens University Hospital

Amiens, 80000, France
Caen University Hospital

Caen, 14000, France
Lille University Hospital

Lille, 59045, France
Rouen University Hospital

Rouen, 76000, France

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