Optimizing stroke identification by ambulance paramedics
Official title: Comparison of Prehospital Stroke Screening Scales in the Ambulance Setting; a Multiregional, Multicenter Observational Cohort Study
Run by Leiden University Medical Center · NCT06332989 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well ambulance paramedics can identify strokes using different methods to see which one works best for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Leiden University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leiden) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | February 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06332989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have had a stroke code activated by ambulance services.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
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 aims to evaluate various published stroke scales used by ambulance paramedics in real-world settings. It will involve a multicenter cohort of approximately 3000 patients who have had a stroke code activated. Paramedics will complete an application for each patient before hospital arrival, which will include data necessary to reconstruct the stroke scales. The collected data will then be linked to in-hospital outcomes to assess the effectiveness of these scales in identifying strokes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy and speed of stroke identification by paramedics, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on stroke scales, this approach of comparing multiple scales in a large, unselected patient sample in the field is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients for whom a stroke code is activated Exclusion Criteria: \< 18 years
Where it's running
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Leiden University medical center
Leiden, Netherlands Recruiting
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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.