AI Software Tested to Speed Transfer of Stroke Patients for Thrombectomy
Tests AI imaging software to speed transfer of adults with acute ischemic stroke.
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Registry title: Accelerating Referral for Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke Patients Using an Artificial Intelligence-based Software
Key facts
- Where
- Barcelona and Granollers, SpainSee the 2 sites
Where in Spain
- Hospital Vall HebronBarcelona, SpainTaking people
- Hospital General de Manresa GranollersGranollers, SpainTaking people
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
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
- Trial code
- NCT06741332
- Record updated
- 18 December 2024
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an AI-based imaging software, Methinks Stroke Suite, can reduce the time to transfer stroke patients who need thrombectomy from local stroke centers to specialized centers. The study focuses on acute stroke patients who are initially evaluated at local stroke centers that cannot perform endovascular therapy (EVT). The main questions it aims to answer are:Read full original descriptionShow less
Accelerating Referral for Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke Patients Using an Artificial Intelligence-based Software
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an AI-based imaging software, Methinks Stroke Suite, can reduce the time to transfer stroke patients who need thrombectomy from local stroke centers to specialized centers. The study focuses on acute stroke patients who are initially evaluated at local stroke centers that cannot perform endovascular therapy (EVT). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does Methinks Stroke Suite reduce the time it takes to decide if a patient needs to be transferred for thrombectomy? * How accurate is the AI software in identifying patients who are candidates for EVT?
Researchers will compare the AI-based workflow to a historical cohort to see if the Methinks Stroke Suite improves transfer decisions and treatment times.
Participants will:
* Undergo a CT scan at the local stroke center, which will be analyzed by Methinks Stroke Suite. * Be transferred to a thrombectomy-capable center if the AI + clinical judgment identifies them as potential EVT candidates. * Be followed for 90 days after their stroke to assess recovery outcomes.
Inclusion: Suspected acute stroke patients; \>18 years with no upper age limit; Included \< 24 h since last seen well; Non-contrast CT is available at the local stroke center; Image has been processed by Methinks Stroke Suite; Informed consent obtained from a patient or his or her legally designated representative (if locally required).
Exclusion: Patients in a coma (NIHSS item of consciousness \>1); Patients with unstable clinical status who require emergent life support care; Subject imaging does not meet Image Acquisition and DICOM Tag Requirements.