New MRI technique could help predict strokes in High-Risk patients
NCT ID NCT05515874
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new MRI method to better predict stroke risk in people with intracranial atherosclerosis, a condition where arteries in the brain become narrowed. Researchers measured how well different parts of the brain responded to changes in blood flow. The goal was to find better ways to identify who is at highest risk and guide treatment decisions. 33 adults with this condition took part.
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Started
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Sep 2020
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than 18 - 85 years * All symptomatic patients referred to the Stroke Neurology, Cerebrovascular Surgery, or Interventional Neuroradiology inpatient/outpatient clinical services at Northwestern University or the University of Chicago with diagnosis of intracranial atherosclerosis. * CTA/MRA/DSA imaging findings confirm the presence of moderate to severe stenosis \>50% of ≥ 1 segment of the supra-clinoid ICA, A1-A2 ACA, M1-M2 MCA, distal vertebral-basilar artery, P1-P2 PCA and complete cervical or intracranial carotid occlusions utilizing the SAMMPRIS stenosis criteria (3) Symptomatic patients defined as an association between the intracranial stenosis and perfusion/thromboembolic ischemia related symptoms of the corresponding vascular territory, based on either neurological exam (TIAs/stroke) and/or acute/subacute infarcts documented on MR-DWI within 7 days of presentation. Exclusion Criteria: * Standard contraindications to MRI: claustrophobia, metallic implants, pacemaker, compromised kidney function (GFR \< 40 ml/min), history of reaction to MRI contrast agent, history of allergic reactions to ferumoxytol or other IV iron products, * elderly patients \> 85 years * multiple or serious medical conditions, or history of multiple drug allergies Other confounders of neuro-functional exams, i.e. Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. * Severe \>70% cervical carotid or vertebral artery proximal stenosis, or tandem intracranial stenosis VULNERABLE POPULATIONS N/A
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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