Emergency stroke unit for ischemic stroke within 6 hours
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a dedicated emergency stroke unit for people with ischemic stroke who can get treatment within 6 hours of symptoms starting. It aims to see if this special care area improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have an ischemic stroke (blockage in a blood vessel in the brain)
- You can get clot-busting medicine or a clot-removal procedure within 6 hours of when symptoms began
- You arrive at the emergency department on a weekday between 8 AM and 6 PM
- You or your representative can understand Cantonese and give consent
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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