Posterior cerebral artery infarction
MONDO:0006917Necrosis induced by ischemia in the posterior cerebral artery distribution system which supplies portions of the brain stem; the thalamus; temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. Depending on the size and location of infarction, clinical features include olfaction disorders and visual problems (agnosia; alexia; hemianopsia).
51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Posterior cerebral artery infarction itself.
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Hands-On nerve stimulation tested as a Drug-Free boost for stroke recovery
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether manual vagus nerve stimulation, a hands-on technique that targets the vagus nerve without surgery or electrical devices, can improve movement, autonomic function and thinking skills in people who had a stroke at least six months earlier. Participan…
Sponsor: Nermin KART • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training game aims to restore sight after stroke
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a new computer-based visual training task for people who have lost part of their vision due to a stroke. Participants watch moving patterns on a screen and learn to detect motion direction, with the goal of improving visual abilities. The study first checks if th…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What happens years after a stroke? finland asks 2,000 survivors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers in Finland are surveying about 2,000 adults who were treated for a stroke between 2020 and 2022 in two regions. The postal questionnaire asks about health, daily functioning, work and income, social inclusion, and experiences with social and health services. The goal …
Sponsor: The Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year stroke study aims to unlock secrets of recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 2,400 adults in Korea who have had their first stroke. Researchers will track their recovery, daily activities, and quality of life for 10 years. The goal is to learn what factors help or hinder long-term recovery after a stroke.
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Study questions whether nighttime checks do more harm than good for stroke patients
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at whether stopping overnight neurological checks in stroke patients can help prevent delirium, a common and serious complication. Researchers will compare patients who continue standard overnight checks with those who have them stopped, measuring rates of deliri…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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1000 stroke patients join study to map brain recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1000 adults who have had a stroke to better understand how the brain recovers. Researchers use brain scans, electrical signals, and physical tests to find patterns linked to recovery. The goal is to improve predictions and treatments for stroke survivors.
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can brain wave patterns predict epilepsy after a stroke?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study followed 602 people who had a stroke to see how many later had seizures. Researchers looked at blood tests, brain scans, and EEG recordings to find clues that might predict who is at risk. The goal is to better understand why some stroke survivors develop epilepsy.
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Maribor • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Stroke vision loss: brain training shows promise in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the brain's visual system changes in the year after a stroke that damages the vision center. Researchers will measure vision and brain structure over time, and give participants a home-based computer training program that asks them to detect moving dots. T…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC