Draining spinal fluid to improve brain blood flow after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether draining spinal fluid can improve blood flow to the brain after a severe stroke. If you've had a stroke, you may participate to see if this treatment helps your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain (ischemic stroke) within the last 48 hours.
- The blockage is still present after initial treatment, and you have reduced blood flow in that area (confirmed by a special MRI test).
- You are willing and able to have a small tube (lumbar drain) placed in your lower back to drain spinal fluid.
- You do not have severe heart, lung, or bleeding conditions, and you are not allergic to MRI (e.g., no pacemaker or certain metal implants).
- You are not pregnant, do not have a severe infection, and have not had recent back surgery.
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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