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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New arm therapy could help stroke survivors reach further
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new exercise therapy called Progressive Abduction Loading Therapy for people who recently had a stroke. The goal is to reduce a common arm problem called 'flexion synergy' that makes it hard to reach outward. 86 participants will receive either the new therapy …
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests which therapy helps stroke survivors regain arm movement faster
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study compares two physical therapy approaches—Rood's techniques (using touch, stretch, and ice) and PNF patterns (diagonal movements)—to improve arm and hand function in people who recently had a stroke. 28 adults aged 40-60 with a first-time stroke will receive one of the …
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tests which therapy helps stroke survivors regain core strength faster
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study compares two physical therapy techniques—PNF and NDT—to see which better helps stroke survivors improve trunk control and balance. It will involve 32 people aged 40-65 who have had a recent stroke. Participants will receive electrical stimulation plus one of the two th…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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AI could spot deadly brain swelling before It's too late
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can predict malignant brain edema, a life-threatening swelling, in patients who have had a major stroke. Researchers will analyze CT scans and clinical data from over 1,600 patients to see if the AI can identify early warning signs…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:17 UTC