Stroke care before the hospital and recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how people get to the hospital after a stroke, whether by ambulance or on their own, and how that affects their recovery. By joining, you can help doctors learn the best ways to get stroke patients the care they need quickly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You have had a stroke confirmed by a CT scan or MRI (not a mini-stroke or stroke-like symptoms)
- You live in the area covered by this study
- You went to the hospital either by ambulance or on your own for your stroke
- You (or someone you choose) can agree to take part in the study
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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