Assessing pulmonary infection after ischemic stroke
Pulmonary Infection and Clinical Pneumonia After Ischemic Stroke
This study looks at whether people who have had an ischemic stroke show signs of lung infections on chest scans and how these infections might affect their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Capital Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Suzhou, An Hui and 5 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05923034 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the occurrence of pulmonary infection signs on chest CT scans conducted within 24 hours following an ischemic stroke. It will also investigate the development of clinically diagnosed post-stroke pneumonia and its impact on the functional outcomes of affected patients. By analyzing the data collected from various hospitals, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the relationship between pulmonary infections and stroke recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone a chest CT scan within 24 hours after the onset of an ischemic stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had a chest CT scan within the specified time frame after stroke onset may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and outcomes for patients who experience pulmonary infections after an ischemic stroke.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the focus on pulmonary infections post-stroke is an important area of investigation that has shown potential in previous research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Have a computed tomography scan of the chest within 24 hours after stroke onset Exclusion Criteria: -
Where this trial is running
Suzhou, An Hui and 5 other locations
- Suzhou Municipal Hospital — Suzhou, An Hui, China (Recruiting)
- People Hospital of Rongcheng — Baoding, Hebei, China (Recruiting)
- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University — Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China (Recruiting)
- People Hospital of Ningjin — Xingtai, Hebei, China (Recruiting)
- Shihezi Municipal Hospital — Shihezi, Xinjiang, China (Recruiting)
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xunming Ji, MD
- Email: jixm@ccmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 010-83199439
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.