Best head position for severe stroke patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if the angle of a patient's head after a severe stroke affects recovery. It is for people who have had a first-time severe stroke and received clot-busting treatment or clot removal within 24 hours.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a first-time severe stroke, with serious symptoms like weakness or trouble speaking.
- You received a clot-busting drug or a procedure to remove the clot within 24 hours of stroke onset.
- You or your family member has signed a consent form to join the study.
- You do not have a current infection with fever, cough, or phlegm.
- You do not have brain swelling that has shifted the brain's midline.
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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