Choosing the best scan for stroke clot removal
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares different scan choices to help doctors decide the best approach for removing a stroke clot. It aims to improve outcomes after emergency stroke treatment by using the right imaging information.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You arrive at the hospital within 24 hours of the last time you were known well
- You have an emergency stroke diagnosed by symptoms and/or scan results
- A stroke screening score called FAST-ED is 4 or higher
- You (or your legal representative) can give consent to join the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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