Assessment of treatment strategies for stroke patients
Official title: Giessen Acute Stroke Registry
Run by University of Giessen · NCT05295862 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at different treatment methods for people who have had a stroke to see which ones help them recover better and live longer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Giessen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giessen, Hesse) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 30, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 1, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05295862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are admitted for acute stroke treatment in a Stroke Unit or Intensive Care Unit.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria, such as those under 18 or not admitted for acute stroke, will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the current treatment approaches for patients experiencing acute stroke. It will correlate various treatment strategies with clinical outcomes, including mortality and functional recovery, to provide insights into effective therapy options. The focus will be on unresolved aspects of acute therapy and secondary prevention in stroke management, particularly concerning antithrombotic therapies and periprocedural management. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to enhance clinical management practices for stroke patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols and better outcomes for stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating treatment strategies for stroke, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age above 18 * Patient admitted for acute stroke (Stroke Unit or Intensive Care Unit) * Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria not met
Where it's running
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Universitätsklinikum Gießen
Giessen, Hesse, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tobias Braun, M.D. — University of Giessen
- Study coordinator: Tobias Braun, M.D.
- Email: tobias.braun@neuro.med.uni-giessen.de
- Phone: +49641-985
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.