Study on stroke recovery and limb therapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a limb therapy called RIC can help people recover from a stroke caused by small vessel disease. It is designed for people aged 50-65 who have had a recent stroke and have few other health issues.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 65 years old.
- You had a stroke caused by small vessel disease, confirmed by brain scan.
- You can attend follow-up visits for 3 months and do the limb therapy (if in the experimental group).
- You have only high blood pressure or high cholesterol as other health problems.
- You can take care of yourself and do not have severe memory or thinking problems.
- You enrolled in the study within 48 hours after your stroke started.
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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