Salisbury,
North Carolina
28144
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new research medication is effective and
safe for the treatment of acute stroke when given within 6 hours of the onset of stroke.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Males & females age 40-90 years
Enrolled in study within 6 hours of onset of stroke symptoms
Willing to sign informed consent form
No significant disabilities prior to stroke
Exclusion Criteria:
Treatment with t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator)
Premorbid modified rankin scale score of 2 or more