A Feasibility Study for Randomization of Code Stroke Imaging Strategies

Description

The purpose of this study is to test feasibility of a comparative effectiveness framework for acute stroke imaging using prospective electronic health data. This is a prospective, cohort feasibility study of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected acute ischemic stroke. The clinical stroke team will not be blinded to the imaging modality given the nature and purpose of the interventions/imaging. Knowledge of the imaging modality used and the knowledge gained from the resulting data will need to be considered for treatment decisions. Blinding will be maintained for data abstraction and analyses. Analysis will be on an "intent-to-scan" basis and all qualifying patients will be included in their assigned cohort.

Conditions

Brain Ischemia

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to test feasibility of a comparative effectiveness framework for acute stroke imaging using prospective electronic health data. This is a prospective, cohort feasibility study of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected acute ischemic stroke. The clinical stroke team will not be blinded to the imaging modality given the nature and purpose of the interventions/imaging. Knowledge of the imaging modality used and the knowledge gained from the resulting data will need to be considered for treatment decisions. Blinding will be maintained for data abstraction and analyses. Analysis will be on an "intent-to-scan" basis and all qualifying patients will be included in their assigned cohort.

• Code Stroke Imaging (CSI): MRI Or CT As First Scan For Acute Stroke Evaluation And Management

A Feasibility Study for Randomization of Code Stroke Imaging Strategies

Condition
Brain Ischemia
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Austin

Ascension Seton, Austin, Texas, United States, 78712

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age ≥ 18 years
  • * Time last known well to presentation ≤ 24 hours
  • * Code-stroke (suspected treatable ischemic stroke) called prior to or upon arrival to Emergency Department
  • * Presenting to Emergency Department for first time during study period
  • * Transfer patients
  • * Contraindication for brain perfusion scan
  • * Prior inclusion in study

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 120 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Texas at Austin,

Study Record Dates

2025-07-10