Outpatient stroke care for older patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether older people with minor strokes or warning signs can be safely treated at home or in an outpatient clinic instead of staying in the hospital. It may be a good fit if you recently had a mild stroke and do not need complex medical care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You had a mild stroke, a transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke), or a retinal ischemia (vision loss from reduced blood flow) within the last 7 days.
- Your symptoms are stable or mild enough that you can safely be managed without staying overnight in the hospital.
- You do not need urgent surgery or a procedure to prevent another stroke.
- You do not have severe swallowing problems, a fever, or an infection that requires isolation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at whether being treated in a dedicated stroke unit improves recovery for people having their first stroke. It may help guide better treatment and support after a stroke.
This study follows people after a first acute ischemic stroke (a blockage-related stroke) to learn what to expect in the days and months after. Your participation could help doctors better understand recovery and outcomes and improve future care.
This study tests whether following best-practice guidelines for stroke care in regular hospital units (rather than specialized stroke centers) helps patients recover better. Researchers will track how well patients do when they receive standardized stroke care protocols.
This study compares two ways of caring for stroke patients who aren't candidates for emergency clot-removal surgery. Half will receive care through a virtual stroke unit (telemedicine), and half will receive traditional in-person care at the hospital. The goal is to see if both approaches work equally well for recovery and safety.
This observational study follows people ages 18–50 who had a first TIA (“mini-stroke”) or an acute ischemic stroke to better understand what happens after the event. It may help improve future care by tracking symptoms, imaging findings, and recovery over time.
This trial tests a streamlined approach to quickly start endovascular therapy for people having a severe ischemic stroke caused by a blocked large or medium brain artery. It aims to reduce delays and improve recovery by coordinating the care team as soon as you arrive at the hospital.
Hear when a new Ischemic Stroke trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.