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Ongoing Stroke Research at Stony Brook
Acute Care Trials
SENTIS

An acute ischemic stroke trial. This study utilizes a new catheter (NeuroFlo) that may assist in improving blood circulation in the brain within 10 hours of stroke onset. The catheter is inserted in a vessel in the leg. Call: Dr. Candice Perkins, Neurology, Dr. Antonios Gasparis, Vascular Surgery or Stroke Coordinator (631)444-1610.

Sponsor: CoAxia, Inc.

   
Non-Acute Care Trials
CRESCENDO A vascular risk reduction trial. Overweight individuals who are at risk for stroke and / or heart disease are randomized to receive a once a day pill of rimonabant or placebo. Those eligible for this trial
may or may not lose weight.
For more information please call a study coordinator at (631)444-1610.
Sponsor: Sanofi-Aventis
PROFESS A secondary stroke prevention trial. Every patient enrolled receives either Plavix or Aggrenox.
For more information please call a study coordinator at (631)444-1610
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim


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