PET scans may spot hidden brain risk after stroke
NCT ID NCT04356599
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special PET scan can predict delayed brain damage in people who had a bleeding stroke from a burst aneurysm. 35 participants received a PET scan within days of their stroke to measure how their brain cells take up sugar, which reflects blood flow. The goal was to see if early changes could forecast later complications, like delayed brain injury or artery spasms.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a way to predict which patients are at risk for delayed brain injury after a bleeding stroke, allowing earlier treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 35 people. The imaging method may not reliably predict outcomes in larger, more diverse groups.
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Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation Gui de Chauliac 80 Av Augustin.Fliche
Montpellier, Montpellier, 34295, France