NCT02145663

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to establish diagnostic and predictive biomarkers for patients with suspected acute stroke, that are transported by EMS as candidates for thrombolytic treatment. The study focuses on the ultra acute phase, \<4.5 hours from symptom onset, including the prehospital setting. Analyses will include known biomarkers (e.g. GFAP, NR2 peptide) and a discovery phase for novel markers. Patient outcome will be evaluated at 3 month using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS).

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
1,046

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2013

Completed
1 year until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 2, 2014

Completed
21 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 23, 2014

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

April 1, 2016

Status Verified

March 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

2.8 years

First QC Date

May 2, 2014

Last Update Submit

March 31, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Diagnostic accuracy of biomarkers for identifying ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, intracerebral hemorrhage and stroke mimics.

    Metrics: Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value

    90 days +/- 5 days

  • Predictive accuracy of biomarkers for identifying patients not responding to thrombolytic treatment.

    Metrics: Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value

    90 days +/- 5 days

  • Predictive accuracy of biomarkers for identifying patients facing hemorrhagic complications of thrombolytic treatment

    Metrics: Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value

    90 days +/- 5 days

  • Predictive accuracy of biomarkers for predicting outcome

    Metrics: Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value

    90 days +/- 5 days

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Patients with suspected acute stroke, being transported by emergency medical services (EMS) to a tertiary hospital stroke center, as candidates for thrombolytic treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

You may qualify if:

  • Acute stroke suspected by EMS personnel
  • Transport to tertiary hospital as possible candidate for thrombolytic treatment of ischemic stroke
  • Age ≥18
  • Successful prehospital blood sampling by EMS personnel

You may not qualify if:

  • Unsuccessful prehospital blood sampling by EMS personnel

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00290, Finland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Mattila OS, Puolakka T, Ritvonen J, Pihlasviita S, Harve H, Alanen A, Sibolt G, Curtze S, Strbian D, Pystynen M, Tatlisumak T, Kuisma M, Lindsberg PJ. Targets for improving dispatcher identification of acute stroke. Int J Stroke. 2019 Jun;14(4):409-416. doi: 10.1177/1747493019830315. Epub 2019 Feb 13.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Human Serum and Plasma

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

  • Perttu Lindsberg, MD, PhD

    Helsinki University Central Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 2, 2014

First Posted

May 23, 2014

Study Start

May 1, 2013

Primary Completion

February 1, 2016

Last Updated

April 1, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-03

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