Evaluating real-world effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy for stroke in the Asia-Pacific region

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 observational study aims to assess the real-world implementation of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for patients with ischemic stroke and suspected large vessel occlusion (LVO) across multiple centers in the Asia-Pacific region. The study will recruit patients over 18 years of age who are undergoing EVT triage and will collect demographic and clinical data to evaluate factors influencing the effectiveness of EVT. By capturing data on patients who could not undergo EVT, the study seeks to identify gaps between clinical trial results and real-world practice. The findings may inform healthcare policies and improve treatment protocols for stroke patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient who are over 18 years of age.
* Patient with ischemic stroke with suspected large vessel occlusion (LVO), defined as occlusion of the internal carotid artery (ICA), M1 or M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), or basilar artery (BA).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with isolated vertebral artery occlusion not involving the BA.

Where it's running

• Linyi People's Hospital
  Linyi, Shandong, China Recruiting
• The Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University
  Qingdao, Shandong, China Recruiting
• Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bonaventure Yiu Ming IP, MB ChB — Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Bonaventure Yiu Ming IP, MB ChB
• Email: bonaventureip@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.