Educational Tool for Stroke Prevention

(BEAT STROKE Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Lawson Health Research Institute

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The WSO Brain and hEart globAl iniTiative - STROKE (BEAT-STROKE) is a cluster randomized controlled trial, testing whether an educational and implementation Neurocardiology tool can improve adherence to best practice recommendations for secondary stroke prevention of cardioembolic strokes, as defined by the WSO Systematic Review and Synthesis of Global Stroke Guidelines or more recent high-quality evidence published after the last stroke guidelines1

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

The WSO BEAT STROKE trial is for individuals who have had a stroke, specifically those with conditions like Patent Foramen Ovale or Atrial Fibrillation. It aims to see if following certain guidelines can prevent another stroke.

Inclusion Criteria

I have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack.

Exclusion Criteria

N/A

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Neurocardiology Tool (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial Overview This study tests an educational tool designed to help doctors stick to the best practices for preventing strokes that come from heart-related issues. Some participants will use this tool, while others won't, to compare outcomes.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention arm Active Control 1 Intervention

Sites randomized in this arm will receive the educational and implementation Neurocardiology tool with the aim of improving adherence to best practice recommendations for secondary stroke prevention of cardioembolic strokes, as defined by the WSO Systematic Review and Synthesis of Global Stroke Guidelines or more recent high-quality evidence published after the last stroke guidelines.

Group II: No intervention Placebo Group 1 Intervention

This group will not receive any of the educational and/or implementation Neurocardiology until the data collection is completed.

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations Nearby Select from list below to view details:

Heart & Brain Lab, Western University London, Canada

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Lawson Health Research Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials

684

Patients Recruited

432,000+

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Lead Sponsor

Trials

686

Patients Recruited

427,000+

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Lead Sponsor

Trials

678

Patients Recruited

421,000+

London Health Sciences Centre OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Lead Sponsor

Trials

668

Patients Recruited

424,000+

W.L.Gore & Associates

Industry Sponsor

Trials

103

Patients Recruited

32,900+

Medtronic

Industry Sponsor

Trials

627

Patients Recruited

767,000+