Plain-English translation of NCT03552926 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is building a database and collection of blood and tissue samples from patients who have recently experienced a lacunar stroke—a small stroke deep in the brain. Researchers want to identify which patients are at highest risk for having another stroke, developing memory problems, depression, or other long-term complications. By studying medical records, brain scans, and genetic information, the team hopes to find early warning signs and better predict who needs the most urgent treatment.
Small strokes are common, but doctors don't yet have reliable ways to predict which patients will have recurrent strokes or develop dementia and other problems afterward. This study aims to fill that gap by collecting detailed information from a large group of patients, so researchers can discover the key factors that determine who is at highest risk.
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If you join this study, you will donate a blood sample for genetic testing and allow researchers to collect your medical records and brain imaging scans. You will be asked to return for neurological evaluations (physical and mental assessments) annually over the course of the study. The research team at one of two Paris hospitals will follow your health over time to track whether you develop any of the complications they are studying, such as recurrent strokes, memory problems, or difficulty walking.
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France
Enrollment target
~500 participants
Started
June 2018
Primary completion
August 2022
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2022.
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Central contact
Eric JOUVENT, MD, PhD
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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