Capsaicin nose spray for acute stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a capsaicin spray applied inside the nose to stimulate a nerve cluster behind the nose, which may help improve blood flow in people having a moderate to severe stroke within the last 24 hours.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 80 years old.
- You must be having a moderate or severe stroke, with certain neurological symptoms.
- Your stroke symptoms must have started within the last 24 hours.
- You must have been mostly independent before the stroke, able to do daily activities without help.
- You must agree to participate or have someone legally authorized to consent for you.
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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