Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Collecting data from patients admitted to the Stroke unit

Official title: Prospective Data Collection of Patients Admitted to the Stroke Unit At University Hospital Ghent

Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT04956185 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting health information from patients in the Stroke unit to help improve future stroke care and research.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ghent, Flanders)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 29, 2021
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2031
Study endsFebruary 1, 2031
Registry record updatedJanuary 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT04956185 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients admitted to the Stroke unit or those with cerebrovascular diseases being followed by the Neurology department who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who cannot provide informed consent or whose legal representatives do not consent 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 create a comprehensive database by collecting standard clinical data from patients admitted to the Stroke unit at the University Hospital Ghent. Patients will be asked for their informed consent to register their demographic information, medical history, neurological evaluations, and details regarding their treatment and hospital course. The collected data will facilitate future retrospective observational research and help monitor quality indicators in stroke care. No additional tests or investigations will be performed beyond standard clinical practices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this database could enhance the understanding of stroke care and improve treatment outcomes for future patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and builds on existing practices, similar studies have successfully utilized patient data to improve stroke care outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients admitted to the Stroke unit with a cerebrovascular disease
* Patients admitted to the regular neurological ward or any other department in the University Hospital Ghent with a cerebrovascular disease who are actively followed by the department of Neurology during hospitalisation
* Patients who have given their explicit informed consent for data collection

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have not given informed consent for data collection
* Patients who are not able to give informed consent and whose legal representative has not given informed consent

Where it's running

  • Department of Neurology - Ghent University Hospital
    Ghent, Flanders, Belgium
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.