Remote conditioning for moderate stroke from large artery blockage
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive arm cuff treatment (remote ischemic conditioning) can help people recover from a moderate stroke caused by a blockage in a major artery. You must start the treatment within 48 hours of your first symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- Your stroke was confirmed by an MRI scan and is caused by a blockage in a large artery in your neck or brain (50-99% narrowed or blocked).
- You can start the study treatment within 48 hours of your first stroke symptoms.
- Your stroke symptoms are moderate (NIHSS score 6-16, or 4-5 with certain disabling problems like vision loss, severe language difficulty, or arm/leg weakness).
- You were able to do your usual activities without help before the stroke (mRS score 0-1).
- You did not receive clot-busting drugs or a clot-removal procedure for this stroke.
- You do not have a heart-related cause for your stroke (like atrial fibrillation) or other rare causes (like artery tear).
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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