Optimizing stroke identification by ambulance paramedics
Comparison of Prehospital Stroke Screening Scales in the Ambulance Setting; a Multiregional, Multicenter Observational Cohort Study
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Leiden University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leiden) |
| Trial ID | NCT06332989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have had a stroke code activated by ambulance services.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients for whom a stroke code is activated Exclusion Criteria: \< 18 years
Where this trial is running
Leiden
- Leiden University medical center — Leiden, Netherlands (Recruiting)
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.