Preventing future strokes after silent brain infarcts
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether blood thinners and/or cholesterol-lowering medications can prevent future strokes in people who have small, silent brain infarctions found on MRI. If you've never had a stroke or TIA before, and are not already on similar medications, you may be a candidate.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older.
- You had an MRI that showed a small, silent brain infarction (a tiny area of damage) that you never had symptoms from.
- You have never had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA, or mini-stroke) before.
- You do not have a high risk of bleeding or a condition that requires long-term blood thinners.
- You are not already taking cholesterol-lowering medication or antiplatelet drugs for a related condition.
- You are generally independent in daily activities (able to care for yourself).
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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