Induced Hypertension in Acute PRogrESsive Perforating Artery Stroke Using Peripheral Dilute noREpinephrine

This trial is testing whether deliberately raising blood pressure using a diluted norepinephrine (adrenaline-like) drip can help stop a specific type of stroke from getting worse. This targets a stroke caused by a blockage in a small, deep brain artery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You had a stroke in the last 72 hours affecting a small deep brain artery, confirmed on MRI - Your stroke symptoms have been noticeably worsening, and that worsening happened within the last 6 hours - Women of childbearing age must use effective contraception **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your stroke was caused by a large artery or is a different type - You have very high blood pressure that cannot be safely elevated further - You have a history of bleeding in the brain Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.