Using AI to improve stroke care in Northern Norway
Official title: Improving Stroke Care in North-Norway Through Artificial Intelligence
Run by University Hospital of North Norway · NCT05903898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether an AI tool can help doctors in Northern Norway find and treat patients with certain types of strokes faster and more effectively than using traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital of North Norway Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tromsø) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | July 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05903898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with acute stroke symptoms admitted to participating hospitals within 24 hours of symptom onset.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not available for follow-up assessments or are non-residents may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence support tool, StrokeSens, in enhancing decision-making and detection rates for patients with acute ischemic strokes caused by large or medium vessel occlusions. Conducted across multiple hospitals in Northern Norway, the study compares outcomes between centers using the AI tool and those relying solely on traditional radiological services. The AI software aims to expedite the identification of stroke patients and improve treatment outcomes by analyzing radiological images for ischemic changes and occlusions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to faster diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients, potentially improving recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using AI for medical imaging, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with acute stroke symptoms admitted to a participating hospital within 24 hours of symptom onset Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not available for follow-up assessments (e.g. non-resident)
Where it's running
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University Hospital of North Norway
Tromsø, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Agnethe Eltoft — University Hospital of North Norway
- Study coordinator: Agnethe Eltoft, MD, PhD
- Email: agnethe.eltoft@unn.no
- Phone: 004797193417
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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.