Cooling treatment for acute ischemic stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether lowering body temperature (targeted temperature management) can help people who have had a stroke within the last 48 hours. It focuses on strokes caused by a blockage in a specific part of the brain's blood supply, and aims to see if cooling can reduce brain damage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had a stroke (due to a blood clot) within the last 48 hours
- The stroke was confirmed by a doctor and brain scan (CT or MRI)
- Your stroke affects the front part of your brain, specifically the middle cerebral artery (M1, M2, or M3 segments)
- Your stroke severity score (NIHSS) is between 6 and 25
- This is your first stroke
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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