Testing new blood markers for brain blood flow problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is testing whether certain substances in your blood can help doctors better detect and understand problems with blood flow in the brain. Researchers hope these new 'biomarkers' could lead to faster and more accurate diagnosis of conditions like stroke and mini-stroke.
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Who can take part
- You have had a type of stroke or low blood flow condition in the brain (such as a mini-stroke or chronic reduction in blood flow).
- A brain scan (CT or MRI) has shown that you do NOT have bleeding in your brain.
- You do not have a serious disease that limits your life expectancy to less than 3 months.
- You are willing and able to come back for regular check-ups during the study.
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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