STROKE, ISCHEMIC

This study tested an experimental treatment for one man who had a stroke and had no other treatment options left. Doctors gave him six infusions of his own specially processed stem cells, taken from his body fat, to see if they were safe and could help him recover. The goal was t…

This study aims to prevent strokes in young adults with sickle cell anemia in Nigeria. Researchers will monitor 250 participants aged 16-25 for brain injuries and test whether a medication called hydroxyurea can safely reduce stroke risk. The goal is to develop better prevention …

This study is testing a new visual training program designed to help people who lost part of their vision after a stroke. Researchers will first try the training with people who have normal vision, then with stroke survivors, to see if it can improve visual abilities. The goal is…

This study is testing whether closing a small pouch in the heart, called the left atrial appendage, during planned open-heart surgery can reduce the risk of future strokes. It involves 1,500 patients who are having heart surgery for conditions like blocked arteries or valve probl…

This study aims to see if stopping routine overnight neurological checks for stable stroke patients can help prevent delirium. The researchers believe that allowing patients to sleep through the night without interruptions might reduce confusion and improve recovery. They will co…

This study aims to understand how vision changes during the first year after a stroke damages the visual processing area of the brain. Researchers will follow 60 stroke survivors in the US and Canada, measuring their vision and taking brain and eye scans at set intervals. The goa…