Early MRI and movement testing after a specific type of stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how early brain imaging and careful arm/leg movement tests can help recovery after certain strokes. If you had a stroke affecting the motor pathway, this may help researchers better understand what predicts improvement.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke in the middle part of the brain (middle cerebral artery area) seen on an MRI within 48 hours of hospital admission
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- Your main problem is arm/leg weakness on one side (hemiparesis) without major speech problems, vision problems, or ignoring one side
- Your MRI and exam must fit specific score ranges on a stroke severity checklist (NIH Stroke Scale)
- You do not have a long-term disability or prior weakness that existed before this stroke
- You can safely have repeat MRI scans and movement testing (no medical issues that make MRI unsafe, and no pain or swelling that blocks testing)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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