Tests a heart and brain education tool to help prevent repeat strokes
Tests an educational tool for doctors on preventing repeat strokes caused by heart problems.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: WSO BEAT STROKE Initiative
Key facts
- Where
- London, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- Heart & Brain Lab, Western UniversityLondon, CanadaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Luciano A. Sposato
- Trial code
- NCT06606054
- Record updated
- 18 September 2026
- Original description
The WSO Brain and hEart globAl iniTiative - STROKE (BEAT-STROKE) is a cluster randomized controlled trial, testing whether an educational and implementation Neurocardiology tool can improve adherence to best practice recommendations for secondary stroke prevention of cardioembolic strokes, as defined by the WSO Systematic Review and Synthesis of Global Stroke Guidelines or more recent high-quality evidence published after the last stroke guidelines1Read full original descriptionShow less
WSO - The Brain and hEart globAl iniTiative (BEAT) Stroke
The WSO Brain and hEart globAl iniTiative - STROKE (BEAT-STROKE) is a cluster randomized controlled trial, testing whether an educational and implementation Neurocardiology tool can improve adherence to best practice recommendations for secondary stroke prevention of cardioembolic strokes, as defined by the WSO Systematic Review and Synthesis of Global Stroke Guidelines or more recent high-quality evidence published after the last stroke guidelines1
Inclusion: Patients with ischemic stroke or TIA of any etiology.
Exclusion: N/A.