Middle cerebral artery infarction
MONDO:0006857Necrosis occurring in the middle cerebral artery distribution system which brings blood to the entire lateral aspects of each cerebral hemisphere. Clinical signs include impaired cognition; aphasia; agraphia; weak and numbness in the face and arms, contralaterally or bilaterally depending on the infarction.
62 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 21 tagged with Middle cerebral artery infarction itself.
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Sound waves could spot stroke dangers early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound to measure blood flow in the brains of 100 people who had a stroke and underwent endovascular therapy (clot removal). The goal is to see if TCD readings can predict complications like bleeding or brain swelling in the days…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain mapping after stroke: a new way to predict recovery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will use advanced MRI scans to create detailed maps of brain connections in 10 people who have had a stroke in the middle cerebral artery. The goal is to understand how stroke disrupts the brain's network and whether these maps can help predict recovery and guide…
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists to peek inside brain's immune response after major stroke surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at immune activity in the brain of people who had a severe stroke and needed surgery to relieve pressure. Researchers will compare these patients to others having brain surgery for different reasons. The goal is to better understand the body's inflammatory respon…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC