Optimized recruitment to make stroke research more inclusive for women
Official title: Optimized Recruitment to Drive Equitable Research in Stroke, Empowering Decision-making (ORDERed)
Run by McMaster University · NCT07576647 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests a woman-centered recruitment toolkit to see if it helps women join stroke research more easily compared with traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | McMaster University Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Calgary, Alberta and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2029 |
| Study ends | August 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07576647 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Candidates include individuals with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, or suspected TIA seen in stroke/ED clinics or hospitalized patients eligible for StrokeGoRed.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not identify as women or do not encounter recruitment barriers may see limited direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial embeds a new ORDERed recruitment approach within the StrokeGoRed program to recruit women more effectively for stroke research. It compares the ORDERed, aphasia-friendly materials and processes to standard recruitment practices. Primary outcomes include enrollment rate, time to decision, and dropout (attrition). Participants and coordinators will provide feedback to identify barriers and facilitators to participation. The goal is to make stroke studies more representative so findings apply to a broader population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could increase women's participation in stroke research, improving the relevance of study results.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work indicates that tailored, patient-centered recruitment can improve enrollment, though this exact approach is novel for stroke research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Participants eligible for StrokeGoRed hospitalized cohort are eligible for ORDERed: Inclusion Criteria: * All patients, regardless of age or baseline disability, seen in urgent TIA/stroke clinics and referred from the emergency department for suspected TIA or minor stroke will be included over one calendar year Exclusion Criteria: * There are no exclusion criteria Participants eligible for StrokeGoRed hospitalized cohort are eligible for ORDERed: Inclusion Criteria: * Ischemic stroke * Intracerebral hemorrhage Exclusion Criteria: * Cerebral venous thrombosis * Subarachnoid hemorrhage * Subdural hemorrhage * Intracranial hemorrhage due to trauma or underlying mass * Clinical transient ischemic attack without evidence of infarct on neuroimaging * Imaging abnormality (e.g., dissection, carotid stenosis, vessel irregularity) without imaging or clinical evidence of stroke * Stroke that occurred while being admitted for another reason * Stroke that started more than 14 days prior to admission * Stroke initially treated outside of Canada * Stroke where inpatient stroke or neurology service was not consulted
Where it's running
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Not yet recruiting -
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ada Tang, PT PhD
- Email: atang@mcmaster.ca
- Phone: 905-525-9140
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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.