MRI Scanning for Early Diagnosis of Acute Stroke in Emergencies
Studies MRI scans for quick stroke diagnosis in adults with acute stroke in emergencies.
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Registry title: Role of MRI in the Early Diagnosis and Management of Acute Stroke and Its Impact on Turnaround Time in Emergency Settings
Key facts
- Where
- Tanta, EgyptSee the site
Where in Egypt
- Tanta universityTanta, EgyptTaking 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
- Tanta University
- Trial code
- NCT07138768
- Record updated
- 26 August 2025
- Original description
This study aims to evaluate the role of stroke protocol in the early diagnosis and management of acute stroke and its effect on turnaround time (TAT) in emergency settings.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Role of MRI in the Early Diagnosis and Management of Acute Stroke and Its Impact on Turnaround Time (TAT) in Emergency Settings
This study aims to evaluate the role of stroke protocol in the early diagnosis and management of acute stroke and its effect on turnaround time (TAT) in emergency settings.
Inclusion: Age ≥18 years; Both sexes; Patients with acute stroke who are admitted to the emergency department.
Exclusion: Symptoms strongly suggestive of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Uncontrollable hypertension; Contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT); Initiation of antithrombotic or thrombolytic treatment before the completion of both scans; Inability to complete both scans in time to allow thrombolytic treatment within three h of the onset of symptoms; Pregnant or lactating women.