Blood tests to predict early memory problems after a stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether blood tests taken after your first stroke can help predict if you might have memory or thinking problems early on. It focuses on people with a stroke in the basal ganglia area of the brain, with the goal of identifying those who may need extra support sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old.
- You have had a first-ever stroke, either from a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain.
- Your stroke affected a deep part of the brain called the basal ganglia.
- You were admitted to the hospital within 72 hours (3 days) of your symptoms starting.
- You did not have prior memory problems or dementia, and you do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease, active infection, or recent major surgery.
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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