The Efficacy and Safety of MK0724 IV for Improvement of Neurological Damage and Recovery From Middle Cerebral Artery Ischemic Stroke (0724-018)

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-80 yrs of age inclusive * Patient is able to receive IV infusion 8-36 hours after stroke onset * Baseline NIHSS of 6-18 inclusive Exclusion Criteria: * Patient had another stroke within 3 months preceding current stroke, patient's stroke is of origin other than MCA (e.g., non-ischemic, hemorrhage), significant cerebral edema, abnormal liver enzymes and abnormal renal and hepatic functions