The impact of blood pressure changes on stroke recovery
Blood Pressure Variability and Ischemic Stroke Outcome (BP-VISO)
This study is looking at how changes in blood pressure after a stroke can impact how well patients recover, and it’s for people who have had an acute ischemic stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001554 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how fluctuations in blood pressure after an acute ischemic stroke affect recovery outcomes. By enrolling patients who have experienced a stroke, the study aims to measure blood pressure variability and its relationship to functional recovery. The research will use portable MRI technology to assess brain damage and changes over time, and bedside tests to understand the role of the autonomic nervous system in blood pressure regulation. Ultimately, the goal is to identify effective strategies to manage blood pressure variability in stroke patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced an acute ischemic stroke, particularly those with anterior circulation strokes.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a stroke or those with other types of strokes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery strategies for stroke patients by managing blood pressure variability.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a correlation between blood pressure variability and stroke outcomes, but this study aims to provide more definitive evidence through a novel prospective approach.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Havenon, Adam H. — Yale University
- Study coordinator: De Havenon, Adam H.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.