Remote Controlled CT Scanning and Video Support for Faster Stroke Treatment
Tests remote CT scanning with stroke-team video guidance in adults having a stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Decentralized Imaging by REmote Computer Tomography for Cerebral Infarct Thrombolysis
Key facts
- Where
- Sandnessjøen and Tromsø, NorwaySee the 2 sites
Where in Norway
- Helgelandssykehuset Health TrustSandnessjøen, NorwayTaking people
- University Hospital of North Norway Health TrustTromsø, NorwayTaking 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
- University Hospital of North Norway
- Trial code
- NCT07530588
- Record updated
- 15 April 2026
- Original description
The DIRECT-CT trial is designed to test the hypothesis that remote controlled CT scanning combined with real time audio-and video conference (AVC) guided assessment from an experienced hospital stroke team (tele-stroke) at decentralized medical centers (DMC) reduces time to intravenous thrombolytic treatment compared to the standard pathway.Read full original descriptionShow less
Remote Controlled CT Scanning for Decentralized Diagnostics and Treatment Versus Standard Care in Acute Stroke
The DIRECT-CT trial is designed to test the hypothesis that remote controlled CT scanning combined with real time audio-and video conference (AVC) guided assessment from an experienced hospital stroke team (tele-stroke) at decentralized medical centers (DMC) reduces time to intravenous thrombolytic treatment compared to the standard pathway.
Inclusion: Patients in the catchments areas of the intervention and control group presenting with a clinical suspected diagnosis of stroke within symptom onset within the last 24 hours.
Exclusion: Patients presenting with a clinical suspected diagnosis of stroke more than 24 hours after symptom onset.