Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Study of the Hippocampus After Infarction in the Territory of the Middle Cerebral Artery

Huazhong University of Science and Technology80 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to observe delayed neuronal death of hippocampus after middle cerebral artery infarction in human beings.

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) intending to observe delayed neuronal death of hippocampus after middle cerebral artery infarction in human beings.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Ischemic Stroke

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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

Locations (1)

Department of Neurology of Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, Hubei, China

RECRUITING

Central Contacts

Wei Wang, Doctor

CONTACT

86-027-8366-3648 wwang_tjh@126.com

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