Study objective is to determine whether Pioglitazone (PGZ) can improve clinical outcomes in hyperglycemic acute ischemic stroke (IS). The rationale for the proposed research is to develop an acute intervention that can improve neurological recovery and decrease mortality and morbidity in high-risk diabetic stroke patients.
Stroke, Acute
Pioglitazone 45 mg, Placebo oral tablet
Not yet recruiting
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Published on BioPortfolio: 2019-10-17T11:03:51-0400
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