Can a heart drug stop pneumonia after a stroke?
NCT ID NCT07528235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests the safety of a 7-day intravenous drip of propranolol (a drug usually used for heart conditions) to prevent pneumonia in 30 adults who have had a severe brain bleed. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it reduces lung infections. Participants must be treated within 24 hours of their stroke and have no current infection.
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Department of Neurosurgery , Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China
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