Stroke secrets revealed: major study tracks brain attacks to guide future cures

NCT ID NCT00009243

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study aims to better understand stroke and mini-strokes (TIAs) by observing up to 4,000 adults who have had or are at risk for these conditions. Researchers will collect data from standard medical tests and some extra research tests, like blood draws and brain scans, to track changes over time. The goal is to gather information that could lead to new treatments and prevention strategies in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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  • Suburban Hospital - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

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