Transient Ischemic Attack Study (POINT)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether taking Plavix and aspirin for 90 days immediately following a minor stroke or TIA will decrease the risk for another event.

In order to participate you must meet the following criteria:

• Have neurological deficit (based on history or exam) attributed to focal brain ischemia and either of the following apply:
  • Have high-risk TIA: complete resolution of the deficit at the time of randomization and ABCD2 score of (greater than or equal to) 4.
  • Have minor ischemic stroke: residual deficit with NIHSS of (less than or equal to) 3 at the time of randomization.
• Have ability to randomize within 12 hours of time last known free of new ischemic symptoms.
• Are able to tolerate aspirin at a dose of 50-325 mg/day.
• Be over 18 years old.
• Don't have need for anticoagulation therapy or GI bleeding problems.

This is a partial list of eligibility requirements.