Improving stroke diagnosis in emergency services
Accuracy and Implementation of Diagnostic Ability in Stroke in the Pre-Hospital Setting
This study is testing new ways for emergency responders in Milan to better identify stroke patients so they can get the right treatment faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2197 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Agenzia Regionale emergenza Urgenza Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06427746 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of new procedures implemented by emergency medical services in Milan to enhance the identification of stroke patients. It involves training lay rescue personnel to use the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale and conducting video calls between rescuers and healthcare personnel for better assessment. The goal is to improve the accuracy of stroke diagnosis before patients reach the hospital, ensuring timely treatment. The study is observational and focuses on real-world application of these interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults suspected of having a stroke who are rescued by basic life support vehicles and are conscious.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those rescued by advanced life support vehicles may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster and more accurate stroke diagnoses, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific implementation of video calls for stroke diagnosis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * suspected stroke * rescued by basic life support vehicle * consciousness * informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * age \< 18 years * rescued by an advanced life support vehicle
Where this trial is running
Milan
- SOREU Metropolitana — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna Coppo, MD — Areu
- Study coordinator: Anna Coppo, MD
- Email: a.coppo@areu.lombardia.it
- Phone: 0267129001
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.