The Bern Heart and Brain Interaction Study - Interaction Between Brain and Heart in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Launched by INSEL GRUPPE AG, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BERN · Oct 23, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

The Bern Heart and Brain Interaction Study is researching how the heart and brain interact during an acute ischemic stroke, which happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Understanding the different reasons for this blockage is important because it can help doctors provide better care and reduce the chances of a stroke happening again. The study is currently looking for participants aged 18 to 85 who have experienced a stroke within the last 12 hours and have undergone an MRI that shows signs of this condition.

If you or a family member are considering joining this trial, you will need to provide informed consent, which means you agree to participate after being fully informed about the study. However, pregnant individuals and those with certain medical conditions, like severe kidney failure or specific issues with MRI scans, cannot participate. If eligible, participants can expect to undergo tests and evaluations that will help researchers learn more about the relationship between heart health and stroke recovery. Your involvement could contribute valuable information to improve future treatments for stroke patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Informed consent as documented by signature.
• • Age: ≥ 18 and \< 86 years.
• • Acute ischemic stroke with symptom onset within 12 hours before admission to hospital.
• • Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke with MRI with diffusion restriction as seen on diffusion weighted imaging.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnancy. A negative pregnancy test upon admission is required for all women with child-bearing potential.
• • Standard contraindication for performing MRI.
• • Severe renal failure (GFR \<40).