Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Telemedicine Neurology Assessments on a Mobile Stroke Unit
Lead Sponsor:
Melbourne Health
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a telemedicine neurologist staffing model to a traditional on-board model in patients being assessed for suspected acute stroke on a mobile stroke unit.
Detailed Description
This study is a prospective randomized mobile stroke unit trial comparing two staffing models: 1) a neurologist reviewing the patient via telemedicine (intervention) versus 2) an onboard neurologist a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults \>=18 years of age
- Presenting within 24 hours of symptom onset or last known well.
- Patients assessed by MSU without cancellation (either by the local ambulance team or by MSU) prior to attending the patient.
Exclusion
- Attendance of the Melbourne MSU is deemed unnecessary by either the local paramedic team or the MSU team based on provided information prior to arrival on scene.
- The patient presents significant medical or logistical challenges which greatly delay standard treatment.
- Any other medical contraindication at the discretion of the investigator.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 21 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
270 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05991310
Start Date
August 21 2023
End Date
May 1 2025
Last Update
March 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Royal Melbourne Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3050