Quick blood test to guide stroke treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach to quickly diagnose and treat large-vessel blockages that cause stroke. It uses a simple blood test at the local hospital to decide if you should go directly to a specialized treatment center, potentially saving time and improving outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 85 years old.
- You speak and understand English or Spanish, and live in Puerto Rico.
- You are having a suspected stroke, and your symptoms started within the last 6 hours, or between 6 and 18 hours ago if someone saw when it happened.
- You arrive at the hospital Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- You have not had a blood clot, stroke, major injury, surgery, or head injury in the past 4 weeks.
- You have not already received clot-busting medicine for this stroke.
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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