Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 125

Improving stroke care through a quality improvement program

Official title: Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Registry

Run by American Heart Association · NCT02693223 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program that helps hospitals provide better care for stroke patients by following the latest treatment guidelines to improve their recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 125 Years
SexAll
Enrollment3892063 (estimated)
SponsorAmerican Heart Association
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dallas, Texas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2003
Main results expectedJanuary 2040
Study endsJanuary 2040
Registry record updatedJanuary 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT02693223 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this program are patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or intracerebral hemorrhage.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have a stroke diagnosis or are under the age of 18 may not benefit from this program.

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

What this trial studies

Get With The Guidelines-Stroke is an in-hospital program aimed at enhancing the quality of care for stroke patients by ensuring adherence to the latest evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Since its launch in 2003, over 2,600 hospitals have contributed to a vast database of patient records, which helps track achievement and quality measures related to stroke treatment. The program focuses on critical aspects of stroke care, including timely administration of thrombolytics, antithrombotic therapy, and patient education. By analyzing this data, the program seeks to improve patient outcomes and streamline stroke management.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to significant improvements in stroke care and patient outcomes across participating hospitals.

How similar studies have gone: Previous implementations of similar quality improvement programs have shown success in enhancing stroke care and patient outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients presented with a diagnosis of Ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Intracerebral hemorrhage, or Stroke not otherwise specified to the hosptials.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who do not have a diagnosis of Ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Intracerebral hemorrhage, or Stroke not otherwise specified.
* Patients under age of 18

Where it's running

  • Amy Bennett
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

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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.