Direct to procedure room for stroke treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether going straight to the procedure room for clot removal can speed up treatment for people having a severe stroke caused by a blocked large artery in the brain. It aims to see if this faster approach improves recovery compared to usual care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having stroke symptoms that started within the last 6 hours.
- Your stroke is severe, with a score of 10 or more on a standard stroke scale.
- You were able to do your usual daily activities before the stroke (score of 2 or less on a disability scale).
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have any allergies to contrast dye used in imaging.
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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