Comparing two tests for stroke diagnosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a non-invasive ultrasound test (Transcranial Colour Coded Duplex) to a CT angiography scan for diagnosing stroke. It may help find a simpler and safer way to assess strokes and transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes).
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Who can take part
- You have had a sudden stroke or a mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack).
- You do not have an irregular heartbeat or rheumatic heart disease.
- You do not have an autoimmune condition (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a brain tumor, bleeding, or hemorrhage on a CT scan.
- You have not had an allergic reaction or kidney injury from dye used in past scans.
- You do not have chronic kidney disease or certain neurological conditions (like multiple sclerosis).
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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