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Mayo Acute Stroke Trial for Enhancing Recovery
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Donepezil for Ischemic Stroke. Completed, enrolled 33 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study involves treating patients that have suffered an acute ischemic stroke with the medication donepezil (Aricept ®). The hypothesis is that taking donepezil (FDA-approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease) for the first 90 days following a stroke enhances recovery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Study participants will be treated with donepezil orally at an initial dose of 5 mg daily for the first 4 weeks, then increased at their 30-day visit by 5 mg to a maximum dose of 10 mg daily, if tolerated. If the participant does not tolerate the 10 mg dose, they will remain on 5 mg through the course of the study.