Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 100

Implementing thrombectomy for stroke treatment at a smaller hospital

Official title: Establishing Mechanical Thrombectomy at a Limited-volume Stroke Center - Effects on Patient Morbidity and Mortality.

Run by Sorlandet Hospital HF · NCT04942041 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using a new stroke treatment called thrombectomy at a smaller hospital can help patients recover better and faster.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorSorlandet Hospital HF
Government
Locations1 site (Kristiansand, Agder)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 29, 2023
Trial IDNCT04942041 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients diagnosed with large vessel occlusion stroke.

Probably not a fit

Patients with intracranial hemorrhage, tumors, aneurysms, or vascular malformations in the stroke area, or those who present more than 24 hours after stroke onset 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 focuses on the implementation of mechanical thrombectomy for patients with large vessel occlusion stroke at Sørlandet Hospital, a limited-volume stroke center in Norway. The introduction of this treatment is guided by a simulation-based quality assurance program to address potential quality challenges. The study will monitor timelines, technical and clinical outcomes, and adverse events to assess the impact of this intervention on patient morbidity and mortality. By reducing transfer times to comprehensive centers, the study aims to improve patient outcomes in acute stroke care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce morbidity and mortality for stroke patients treated at smaller hospitals.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that timely thrombectomy can significantly improve outcomes in stroke patients, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results as well.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients
* Large vessel occlusion stroke

Exclusion Criteria:

* Intracranial hemorrhage, tumor, aneurism or vascular malformation i the stroke area
* More than 24 hours after stroke onset

Where it's running

  • Sørlandet Hospital Health Trust
    Kristiansand, Agder, Norway
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Per Kristian Hyldmo, MD PhD — University of Stavanger, Norway
  • Study coordinator: Olav Søvik, MD
  • Email: olav.sovik@sshf.no
  • Phone: +4741689421

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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.