XV. European Stroke Conference
Brussels, Belgium
16 - 19 May 2006

 Satellite Lunch Symposium
(Supported from Ferrer)

Wednesday, May 17, 2006   12.30-14.00
Auditorium 500

Improving the evaluation of emerging therapies in acute stroke

Chairperson: C. A. Molina, Spain  

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  • Introduction
     
  • Imaging as a biomarker of efficacy in acute stroke trials
    S. Warach, USA
  • –Arterial recanalization as a surrogate marker of efficacy in thrombolytic trials
    C.A. Molina, Spain
     
  • Diffusion MRI for monitoring treatment effect in TIA patients
    A. Demchuk, Canada
  • Advanced statistical approaches in neuroprotective trials
    J. Whitehead, UK
     
  • Novel clinical end-points in stroke trials
    P. D. Schellinger, Germany
     

  • Summary and conclusions