Study how blood clots affect stroke, using special scans
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood clots form and contribute to an acute ischemic (clot-related) stroke. It uses PET-CT scanning to better understand the process and may help improve how future stroke treatments are targeted.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had an ischemic stroke (clot-related stroke) within the last 21 days
- You can clearly agree to join the study (written consent)
- You can get onto the scan equipment and complete the scan schedule
- You are able to safely receive PET-CT contrast (no allergy, and kidney function is not too low)
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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