Using mobile telemedicine for prehospital assessment of suspected stroke patients
Telestroke 2: Prehospital Triage of Patients With Suspected Stroke Using Onsite Mobile Telemedicine- Efficacy Study
This study tests whether using mobile technology to assess stroke patients before they reach the hospital can help them get the right treatment faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 94 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT04578002 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of pre-hospital triage for patients suspected of having an acute stroke by utilizing advanced telecommunication tools that enable real-time audio and video streaming. The goal is to optimize the diagnostic and treatment pathways for stroke patients before they arrive at a dedicated stroke center. By employing a standardized questionnaire and predefined assessment measures, the study aims to reduce the time from event to treatment, which is critical in stroke management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals suspected of having an acute stroke as assessed by paramedics on-site.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of seizures, recent head trauma, or those unable to undergo a Rapid Arterial Occlusion Evaluation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce treatment times for stroke patients, leading to better outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telemedicine for stroke assessment, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * suspected acute stroke as per the first judgement of the paramedics on-site Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a known history of epilepsia or non-epileptic seizures * Patients after/while displaying an epileptic seizure * Recent head trauma * Patient with a reduced Glasgow Coma Scale or other condition not allowing Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation (RACE) examination
Where this trial is running
Basel
- Stroke Center, Neurology, University Hospital Basel — Basel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Philippe Lyrer, Prof. Dr. med. — Stroke Center, Neurology, University Hospital Basel
- Study coordinator: Philippe Lyrer, Prof. Dr. med.
- Email: philippe.lyrer@usb.ch
- Phone: +41 61 265 4435
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.