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NCT07004140 Proving Utility of a New Field-cycling MRI Prototype in Acute Stroke Patients

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NCT ID NCT07004140
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Aberdeen
Condition Stroke Acute
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-09-16
Primary Completion 2026-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
3T MRI research scanField-Cycling Imaging research scanFollow up 3T MRI research scan

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-05.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to test if a new type of MRI scanner, called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), can show changes in the brain within the first day of a stroke due to a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The main question it aims to answer is: • Can FCI identify brain tissue that might recover within the first few hours after a stroke begins? Participants will undergo a standard MRI scan and an FCI scan, as soon as possible after hospital admission. Participants who have had a blocked blood vessel will also provide a blood sample and will have a follow up visit at 30 days for repeat of both scans and providing another blood sample.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Acute stroke (\<24 hours from symptom onset). * NIHSS ≥4 and \<25 with cortical involvement and/or large vessel occlusion on baseline imaging. * Able to undergo 3T and FCI MRI \<24h of onset. * With or without thrombolysis. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to MRI. * Medically unstable. * Unable to comprehend or comply with instructions regarding scanning * Prior mRS of \>3. * Identified for thrombectomy. * Non-stroke pathology or previous cortical infarct on CT scan \> 1/3 of middle cerebral artery territory.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Mary Joan MacLeod, PhD

✉ m.j.macleod@abdn.ac.uk

📞 +44 1224 437842

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07004140 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Stroke Acute. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07004140 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07004140 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at m.j.macleod@abdn.ac.uk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07004140 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07004140 clinical trial?

NCT07004140 is sponsored by University of Aberdeen. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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