Stroke recovery: Testing blood flow boost therapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic preconditioning. It uses a blood pressure cuff on your arm to temporarily restrict blood flow, which may help improve blood flow to the brain after a stroke. The goal is to see if this can strengthen the brain's backup blood vessels and aid recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are over 40 years old.
- You had a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) at least 1 month ago, caused by a blocked or narrowed large artery in the front part of your brain.
- Your blocked artery shows moderate to severe narrowing (50% or more) or is completely closed.
- You have some backup blood vessels in your brain, as seen on an angiogram (a special X-ray).
- This is your first stroke or a later stroke with little to no lasting disability, meaning you can manage daily activities on your own.
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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