Brain training to improve sleep after a first stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that may help reduce brain inflammation and improve sleep in people who have had a first stroke and now have trouble sleeping. It uses a non-invasive technique called remote ischemic conditioning, which involves brief, repeated cycles of a blood pressure cuff on the arm.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You had your first stroke (confirmed by imaging) between 3 and 6 months ago.
- You have trouble sleeping (score >5 on a sleep quality questionnaire).
- You are able to walk without assistance (score ≤3 on a disability scale).
- You do not have other serious medical or mental health conditions, and you are not taking sleep medications.
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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