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Trial reportBrain and behavior2025

Effect of Probucol and Atorvastatin Treatment on the Self-Care Ability of Acute Cerebral Infarction Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study.

Ning Yu, Yajing Li, Xue Han, Yuan Sun, Yun Li, Yanjun Gao, Xiaoxuan Zhang

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Ning YuDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3340-7857
Yajing LiDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.
Xue HanDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.
Yuan SunDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.
Yun LiDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.
Yanjun GaoDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.
Xiaoxuan ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei Province, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8003-8889

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the Traditional Chinese Scientific Research Program of Hebei Province 2023088
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo investigate the effect of probucol and atorvastatin on self-care ability in patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI).

methodsEighty-one patients with ACI admitted from November 2020 to May 2021 were divided into a combination treatment group (n = 40) and an atorvastatin group (n = 41). The atorvastatin group was given atorvastatin on the basis of conventional treatment, and the combination treatment group was treated with probucol and atorvastatin on the control basis. Self-care ability and blood lipid levels were assessed at baseline and 6 months after treatment using the Barthel Index (BI) and biochemical tests. The study also included MRI scans to evaluate infarct volume and monitored relevant clinical indicators.

resultsThe baseline data of both groups were consistent and comparable. After six months, both groups showed improved self-care ability, with the combined treatment group exhibiting a more significant improvement (P < 0.05). The combination treatment group also demonstrated a significant reduction in total cholesterol (TCH) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels compared to the atorvastatin group (P < 0.05). The factors influencing self-care ability included history of cerebrovascular disease, treatment modality, and LDL levels.

conclusionProbucol combined with atorvastatin significantly enhances self-care ability and improves blood lipid levels in patients with ACI. This combination therapy is safe, feasible, and recommended for clinical application to reduce cognitive decline and improve quality of life in these patients.

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AtorvastatinCerebral InfarctionProbucolSelf CareAgedAnticholesteremic AgentsCholesterolDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeAnticholesteremic AgentsAtorvastatinCholesterolProbucolacute cerebral infarctionatorvastatinprobucolself‐care ability

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PMCPMC12069976

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