Status:
UNKNOWN
A Study of the Relationship of Gut Microbial Composition and Stroke Outcome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Virginia
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Colorado, Denver
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between gut microbiome (bacteria in the gut), inflammation and the injured brain. It has been established that bacteria in the gut play key...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women at least 18 years of age.
- Willing and able to attend all study visits.
- English speaking.
- Must have had a stroke that occurred within 48 hours of admission to the Stroke Unit as determined by a neurologist.
Exclusion
- History of inflammatory bowel disease.
- Receiving antibiotics within 30 days of entry into the study.
- History of institutionalization for mental illness within the last year.
- Unable to consent and does not have a surrogate available to consent on their behalf.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03470506
Start Date
February 20 2018
End Date
July 1 2022
Last Update
November 19 2019
Active Locations (2)
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1
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22908
2
Inova Health System
Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22031