Examining sex differences in prehospital stroke care
Sex Differences in Prehospital Acute Management of Suspected Stroke Patients
This study looks at how emergency medical services treat suspected strokes in men and women differently to see if there are any gaps in care that need to be addressed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universität des Saarlandes Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Homburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06865950 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the differences in prehospital diagnostic accuracy and management of suspected or confirmed acute stroke between male and female patients. It focuses on the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in delivering care and highlights the challenges faced in accurately identifying strokes in diverse patient populations. The study will analyze data from various cohorts, including those with a working diagnosis of stroke made by EMS personnel and those with hospital-confirmed diagnoses. By identifying potential inequities in care, the study seeks to improve prehospital management pathways for all stroke patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who experience acute stroke symptoms and receive EMS treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not involve EMS and arrive at the hospital independently may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prehospital stroke care and outcomes for both men and women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on sex differences in stroke management, this study addresses a novel aspect by focusing on prehospital care, which has been less explored.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * For all participants: * Adults aged 18 years of age and older * Emergency call to the national emergency telephone number because of acute symptoms * EMS treatment For cohort 1: \- Working diagnosis of acute stroke or TIA raised by the emergency medical dispatch centre For cohort 2: \- Working diagnosis of acute stroke or TIA raised by the EMS personnel at the emergency site For cohort 3: \- Hospital confirmed diagnosis of acute stroke or TIA Exclusion Criteria: * Patients, who have acute stroke symptoms but do not involve the EMS and make their way to hospital themselves
Where this trial is running
Homburg
- Saarland University — Homburg, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Silke Walter, Consultant Neurologist
- Email: silke.walter@uks.eu
- Phone: +49-6841-1626515
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.