Emergency Stroke Unit for treating acute strokes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the Emergency Stroke Unit (ESU) concept, which is designed to improve the management of acute ischemic stroke patients by utilizing a mobile low-field MRI scanner for rapid diagnosis and treatment. The ESU is located in the Accident and Emergency Department and aims to reduce delays in administering reperfusion therapies such as intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). By comparing outcomes with a historical control group, the study seeks to demonstrate improvements in treatment times and functional outcomes for patients treated within six hours of symptom onset.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥18 years;
2. Diagnosed as ischemic stroke;
3. Eligible for IVT and/or EVT and can be treated within 6 hours of symptom onset (time of symptom onset is defined as the last known normal time);
4. Presenting to AED during working hours (8AM to 6PM, weekdays);
5. Written informed consent from patients or representatives, who understand Cantonese, to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with unstable vital signs who need urgent medical interventions/care;
2. Confirmed contraindications for IVT or EVT by initial assessment (e.g., unstable vital signs, history of severe head trauma within 3 months, known bleeding tendency), before starting brain imaging exams;
3. Claustrophobia or other conditions that are contraindicated for MRI;
4. Patients with pacemakers, brain stimulators or insulin pumps;
5. Patients with medical or other conditions that prevent cooperation with the procedures;
6. Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
7. Participation in other clinical trials within 3 months before screening.

Where it's running

• Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas Wai Hong LEUNG, MD — Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Thomas Wai Hong LEUNG, MD
• Email: drtleung@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: 852-28902002

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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.