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UNKNOWN
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Study of the Hippocampus After Infarction in the Territory of the Middle Cerebral Artery
Lead Sponsor:
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to observe delayed neuronal death of hippocampus after middle cerebral artery infarction in human beings.
Detailed Description
40 patients with middle cerebral artery infarction and 40 healthy volunteers will be observed. All of them will receive MRI scan and the assessment of the neuropsychological function (MMSE, AVLT, HAMD...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of middle cerebral artery infarction
- At least six months from the stroke
- Must be able to measure his(her) neuropsychologic function (by MMSE, AVLT)
Exclusion
- Unable to undergo examinations due to disturbances of consciousness or medical conditions
- Severe dementia, apraxia, disturbances of sensation or perception
- Serious complications including severe heart failure, hepatic dysfunction, renal insufficiency,or shock
- Parkinson's disease, malignant tumor, autoimmune diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00867581
Start Date
September 1 2008
Last Update
March 24 2009
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Department of Neurology of Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China