Studying stroke risk factors in people with silent brain infarcts
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks for what may have caused “silent” mini-strokes in the brain that were found on MRI, and which risk factors might be changeable. It may help doctors better understand how to prevent future stroke in people who have no clear stroke symptoms from the finding.
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Who can take part
- You have a brain MRI showing a silent (not symptomatic) type of stroke-like injury (“covert brain infarct”)
- The MRI finding is one of the specific types they use: DWI-type, small fluid-filled cavity–type, or certain T2/ T1 pattern lesions
- You can sign the consent form (or a legally authorized person can)
- You can safely have MRI and the usual study tests like a brain/neck ultrasound
- You can follow study visits and instructions (language and memory/mental ability are sufficient)
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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