Stroke unit care for first-time stroke patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether receiving care in a specialized stroke unit improves outcomes for people who have had their first stroke. If you've had a stroke within the last 48 hours and haven't had a major stroke before, this may be relevant to you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had your first-ever stroke, confirmed by a brain scan (CT or MRI)
- You arrived at the hospital within 48 hours of your symptoms starting
- You did not have significant disability before this stroke (could not walk or care for yourself independently)
- You are not expected to have a life expectancy of less than 6 months due to another serious illness
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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