Exploring the link between gut bacteria and stroke in young adults

Research on Correlation Between Intestinal Microecology Imbalance and the Risk and Prognosis of Stroke in Young Adults

Observational Shanghai 6th People's Hospital · NCT05113043

This study looks at how gut bacteria might be linked to strokes in young adults aged 18-45 to see if it can help identify those at higher risk.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai 6th People's Hospital Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Shanghai and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05113043 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between intestinal microecology imbalance and stroke in young adults aged 18-45. By employing multi-omics technologies such as microbial diversity analysis, metagenomics, and metabonomics, the study aims to identify biomarkers that can predict outcomes after stroke and detect young individuals at high risk. The research focuses on understanding how gut health may influence the development and prognosis of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, particularly in the context of rising incidence rates among younger populations.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults aged 18-45 who have been clinically diagnosed with acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and admitted within 12 hours.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of neurological diseases, serious life-threatening conditions, or recent treatment with antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new preventive strategies and treatments for stroke in young adults by targeting gut health.

How similar studies have performed: While the exploration of gut-brain interactions is a growing field, this specific approach using multi-omics in young stroke patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
* Admission within 12 hours
* Aged 18-45 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of neurological diseases, myocardial infarction, renal and hepatic abnormalities and metabolic diseases
* Combined with tumors, inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive system diseases
* Combined with serious life-threatening diseases or condition
* Any antibiotics, probiotics or prebiotic treatment within 3 months
* Deteriorate and die before collecting faecal samples

Where this trial is running

Shanghai and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Ischemic StrokeHemorrhagic Strokeischemic strokehemorrhagic strokeintestinal microecologymulti-omics analysisprognosis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.