Probiotics After Acute Stroke in Older Adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria) within 3 days of a stroke can help with recovery. Probiotics may support gut health, which researchers believe could improve stroke outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You had an ischemic stroke (blocked blood vessel in the brain) within the last 72 hours
- Your stroke caused noticeable neurological symptoms with a baseline NIHSS score of at least 4
- Before your stroke, you were independent or nearly independent (pre-stroke mRS score of 2 or less)
- You can swallow normally or only have mild swallowing difficulty
- You are not currently in another treatment study and have not been in one within the last 30 days
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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