Natural History of Stroke: Cause and Development

 WOW, pure incompetence proven by the need to do this study!

Natural History of Stroke: Cause and Development

ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT00009243

 Sponsor National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Information Provided by Lawrence L Latour, Ph.D. ,Study Start (Actual) 2001-01-26 Enrollment (Estimated) 4000 Study Type Observational Last Update Posted 2025-12-19 

Study Overview The purpose of this study is to learn more about stroke and obtain information that may serve as the basis for future investigations. It will 1) establish a registry of patients with cerebrovascular disease (stroke); 2) characterize the natural history of acute stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)-an interruption of blood flow to the brain that causes stroke symptoms for a short period of time); and 3) evaluate the data to generate ideas for future studies.(ARE YOU THAT FUCKING INCOMPETENT YOU HAVEN'T BEEN KEEPING TRACK OF RESEARCH THAT LOOKS PROMISING?)

(Here for your perusal: See how fucking easy it is, if a stroke survivor can do that, WHY THE FUCK DO YOU NEED THESE Ph. D's? Just start running research, needing to do this research just proves your COMPLETE FUCKING INCOMPETENCE! I'd have you all keel hauled!)

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Patients 18 years of age or older with suspected acute stroke or TIA may be eligible for this study. Subjects will be recruited from patients who present with stroke at the emergency department of Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. The study will gather data collected from diagnostic and laboratory tests the patient undergoes as part of standard medical care, including findings of medical and neurological examinations and other tests. In addition, studies will be done for research purposes only to gather data about stroke and TIA. These may include the following: * Blood and urine tests not more than 2 tablespoons of blood will be drawn for various tests. * Electrocardiogram (EKG) (heart tracing)-electrodes placed on the chest wall detect the heartbeat and heart rhythm. * Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head-specialized X-rays are used to obtain images of the brain. * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain-a strong magnetic field and radio waves are used to produce images that provide information about the brain tissue and blood vessels. * Transcranial Doppler (TCD)-sound waves are used to image the arteries of the brain and neck. * Echocardiogram-sound waves are used to image the heart and evaluate heart function. Patients may be asked to return to Suburban Hospital for follow-up testing in 1, 3, and/or 12 months, when some of these tests may be repeated to assess changes over time ... To learn more, visitClinicalTrials.gov 

Contacts and Locations Contact Information Study Contact Name:Nicole L Peterkin Email nicole.peterkin@nih.gov Study Contact Backup Name Lawrence L Latour, Ph.D. Phone (301) 435-2395 Email latourl@ninds.nih.gov United States Locations District of Columbia Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States 20010 Medstar Washington Hospital Center Maryland Bethesda, Maryland, United States 20814 Suburban Hospital - Johns Hopkins Medicine Bethesda, Maryland, United States 20892 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Participation Criteria INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: Aged >=18 Presented to participating study site (ED, ICU, or inpatient unit) with or at risk of acute stroke, TIA, or other disturbances of cerebrovascular circulation7nbsp;An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: Subjects with contraindication to MRI scanning will be excluded from any testing which involves the use of MRI. The contraindications include subjects with the following devices or conditions: Implanted neural stimulator Implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator Ocular foreign body (e.g. metal shavings) Metal shrapnel or bullet Any implanted device that is incompatible with MRI Subjects with a condition precluding entry in the scanner (e.g. morbid obesity, Claustrophobia, etc.) will not be included in the MRI portion of this study. Pregnancy Ages Eligible for Study Minimum Eligible Age Not available Maximum Eligible Age Elderly Age Groups adult, older_adult Eligible Sexes all Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No Sampling Method Non-Probability Sample Study Population Subjects are recruited from the collaborative stroke programs between NINDS and affiliated hospitals (Suburban Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center) and will be followed for the duration of their hospitalization. Select subjects will then be seen for follow up for up to one year.