Pain after stroke: brain scan and treatment study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special kind of brain scan (called tAN-fMRI) can help understand and treat pain that happens after a stroke. You may qualify if you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and are between 18 and 80 years old.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old.
- You had a stroke (from a clot or bleed in the brain) at least 6 months ago.
- You can give your own consent in English.
- You do not have dementia or uncontrolled depression or a psychiatric condition.
- You do not have severe uncontrolled high blood pressure (over 180/100).
- You are not pregnant and can safely have an MRI scan (no metal implants, etc.).
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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