Biomarker study for early stroke type diagnosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses blood tests to quickly identify the type of stroke in patients arriving at the emergency room. It aims to help doctors choose the best treatment early on.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have symptoms that suggest a stroke, including limb weakness, and arrive at the emergency room.
- Your stroke symptoms started or you were last seen normal within the last 3 hours.
- You are not in a coma or unresponsive to touch or voice.
- You do not have a serious medical condition (such as advanced cancer, severe lung disease, severe heart failure) that requires help with daily activities like walking.
- You have no history of epilepsy or seizures at the time of stroke onset.
- You have not had a head injury in the past week.
- Your blood sugar level is not critically low (below 50 mg/dL).
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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