Plain-English translation of NCT06615973 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →Researchers want to understand why some people recover better thinking skills after a stroke than others. This study will look at information from people who previously participated in a stroke research study, examining how factors like where you live, your support system, and your access to healthcare may influence your brain's ability to heal and protect your thinking abilities after stroke.
After a stroke, many people experience problems with memory and thinking that can lead to dementia. This research exists to identify which life circumstances and social factors help some people maintain better mental function after stroke, which could help doctors better predict and prevent thinking problems in future stroke patients.
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If you qualify, researchers will contact you to review your medical records and information you already provided in the earlier stroke study. You may be asked to complete some additional questionnaires about your life circumstances and take some brief thinking and memory tests. The study does not involve taking any new medications—it's focused on gathering information to understand how your recovery is going.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Enrollment target
~450 participants
Started
August 2026
Primary completion
February 2027
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Rebecca F Gottesman, M.D.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.