Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Comparing Canadian TIA Score and ABCD2 Score for Stroke Risk in TIA Patients

Official title: Canadian TIA Score Versus ABCD2 Score in Risk Stratification of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06718075 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether the Canadian TIA score is better than the ABCD2 score at predicting stroke risk in patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA).

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment800 (estimated)
SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bologna)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2022
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2025
Study endsAugust 31, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 5, 2024
Trial IDNCT06718075 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include all adult patients presenting to the emergency department with a diagnosis of transient ischemic attack.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not present with a transient ischemic attack or those who cannot provide informed consent may 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 evaluates the effectiveness of the Canadian TIA score compared to the ABCD2 score in predicting the risk of stroke or carotid revascularization in patients who have experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Conducted at the Emergency Medicine department of IRCCS AOU di Bologna, the study will enroll approximately 800 adult patients over a 24-month period. Prognostic scores will be assessed at the time of admission, and follow-up will occur at 7 and 90 days post-admission to monitor outcomes. The goal is to identify high-risk patients for optimized management and treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved risk stratification and management of patients following a transient ischemic attack, potentially reducing the incidence of subsequent strokes.

How similar studies have gone: While the ABCD2 score has been widely used, the Canadian TIA score is a newer approach that has not been extensively validated outside of Canada, making this study a novel investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* all patients presenting to the emergency department with a diagnosis of TIA
* all adult patients
* all patients who have signed the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where it's running

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
    Bologna, Italy
    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.