STROKE ACUTE

This study tests whether the drug tirofiban can help people who had a stroke more than 24 hours ago but within 7 days. It uses a special MRI scan to pick the right patients. About 458 adults will take part to see if the drug improves recovery and daily function.

This study tests whether the drug anakinra can limit brain damage in people who have had a severe stroke and have already undergone a procedure to reopen a blocked artery. About 159 adults aged 18-80 will receive either standard care or anakinra at different doses. The goal is to…

This study compares two common head positions—lying flat (0°) versus elevating the head of the bed 30°—for people with severe acute ischemic stroke. The goal is to see which position is safer and leads to better recovery 90 days later. About 1,500 participants will be randomly as…

This study looks at whether a simple test done in bed, called the Bed Bridge Test, can reliably measure leg strength and movement in people who recently had a stroke. Researchers will enroll 50 adults who had a stroke within the last six months. The goal is to see if this easy te…

This study will follow about 12,750 adults and children who have had a stroke (either from a clot or bleeding in the brain). Researchers will collect information from before hospital arrival through recovery and long-term follow-up to understand what treatments work best and how …

This study tests whether giving stroke survivors and their caregivers personalized educational videos helps them understand stroke better and reduces trips back to the hospital. About 690 participants will either get standard education or standard education plus access to a custo…

This study looks at whether stroke patients recover better with separate physical and occupational therapy sessions or with combined therapy from both therapists at the same time. About 567 adults admitted to the hospital for a recent stroke will take part. Researchers will measu…