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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sorlandet Hospital HF Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Kristiansand, Agder) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 29, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT04942041 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.