Improving emergency stroke care in the ambulance
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how emergency medical teams can better help people with stroke or mini-stroke symptoms. It aims to improve the way stroke care is started in the ambulance.
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Who can take part
- You must have been evaluated by emergency medical workers who thought you might be having a stroke or a mini-stroke (TIA).
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You cannot be a prisoner.
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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