Clopidogrel with statins for small vessel stroke
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if combining the blood thinner clopidogrel with either atorvastatin or rosuvastatin (both cholesterol-lowering drugs) works better for people who have had a mild first-time stroke in the small blood vessels of the brain. The goal is to find a safe and effective treatment regimen.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- This is your first stroke and it affected small blood vessels in your brain
- You were not given a clot-busting drug (called rt-PA) for this stroke
- Your symptoms did not go away quickly before imaging tests were done
- You do not have a history of bleeding problems, active stomach ulcers, or recent major surgery
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not take certain interacting medications
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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