Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Identifying biomarkers for cognitive impairment after stroke using fNIRS

Official title: Identifying Biomarkers Related to Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment: A fNIRS Study

Run by First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University · NCT06703307 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find brain signals that can help us understand cognitive problems after a stroke by comparing stroke patients with healthy people while they do thinking tasks.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2024
Main results expectedApril 1, 2025
Study endsApril 30, 2025
Registry record updatedNovember 26, 2024
Trial IDNCT06703307 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include stroke patients aged 18-80 with a confirmed diagnosis and healthy individuals within the same age range who can complete cognitive tasks.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious mental illnesses, significant organic diseases, or those unable to tolerate the tests may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify biomarkers associated with post-stroke cognitive impairment by utilizing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). It includes both healthy subjects and stroke patients, who will undergo cognitive tasks such as the Stroop task and verbal fluency tests while their brain activation is monitored. Various cognitive function assessments will be conducted to evaluate the participants' cognitive abilities and compare the results between the two groups. The goal is to uncover differences in brain activation and connectivity that may relate to cognitive decline following a stroke.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and potential interventions for cognitive impairment in stroke patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies using fNIRS for cognitive assessment in stroke patients have shown promise in identifying brain function changes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Stroke patients:

1. Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT or MRI)
2. 18-80 years old
3. Able to complete the cognitive task
4. Able to follow instructions to complete the trial
5. Patients who signed an informed consent form.

Healthy Subjects:

1. No abnormalities on cranial
2. 18-80 years old
3. Able to complete cognitive task
4. Able to follow instructions to complete the trial
5. not taking medications.
6. Subjects who signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

Stroke patients:

1. Inability to tolerate the test due to organic diseases
2. Serious mental illness that prevents them from cooperating with or tolerating the trial
3. Pregnant or lactating women
4. Had metal implants, a history of other neurological disorders, acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

Healthy Subjects:

1. Inability to tolerate the test due to organic diseases
2. Serious mental illness that prevents them from cooperating with or tolerating the trial.
3. Pregnant or lactating women
4. Had metal implants, a history of other neurological disorders, acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction

Where it's running

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing,
    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.