Acute stroke Circulatory System Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Interventions
The participants were randomly allocated to the following four arms:
1. Standard care: Early transfer to an established multidisciplinary stroke unit where they will receive conventional stroke unit
Sponsors
Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals (both males and females) admitted to hospital with symptoms of new stroke within 24 hours of symptom onset (with the primary objective of recruiting individuals within 12 hours of symptom onset).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with severe pre-stroke disability 2. Those who have made a full recovery 3. Severe comorbidities which would prevent their participation in the trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will be monitored for 7 days: 1. Feasibility (especially treatment contamination) 2. Acceptability of the trial process 3. Safety of the trial process: early complications and adverse events Note: The primary outcome of the proposed main trial will be the proportion of patients dead or disabled (Modified Rankins Score 3-5) at 3 months post stroke. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient activity, recorded for 7 days using automated activity monitors which record the time spent lying, sitting, standing or walking. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed