Nicardipine to quickly lower blood pressure in brain bleed
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a blood pressure medication called nicardipine can quickly and safely lower blood pressure in people who have a brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) and are seen at the hospital within 6 hours of symptoms starting. The goal is to improve outcomes by bringing blood pressure down fast.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a spontaneous brain bleed (not caused by injury or other conditions) confirmed by a brain scan
- Your symptoms started less than 6 hours ago
- Your systolic blood pressure (top number) is above 140 mmHg when you arrive at the hospital
- You do not have a terminal illness or very short life expectancy
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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