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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Device Feasibility
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
Enrique Leira · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 80 who have symptoms of an acute stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel. Participants will use a special device to help improve their condition while being transported by helicopter to a hospital.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 18 and 80 years old.
I have symptoms of an acute ischemic stroke.
I can give consent or have someone authorized to consent for me.
I have a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score between 6 and 20.
You may not be able to join if
I have bleeding in my brain.
I have a history of problems with my arms or legs that makes taking blood pressure unsafe.
I have diabetes.
I am currently enrolled in another clinical trial.
I am in prison.
I am pregnant or could be pregnant without a negative test.
I am too agitated for the treatment.
I have an arteriovenous fistula in my upper arm.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of performing remote limb ischemic conditioning (RLIC) using the Doctormate device, a special blood pressure device used to perform RLIC, on patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion being transported to a thrombectomy capable center by the helicopter.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age ≥18 and ≤ 80 years
2. Suspected acute ischemic stroke with symptoms suggestive of large vessel occlusion (aphasia, agnosia, neglect, visual field cut, and gaze preference).
3. Patient screened for rtPA, and rtPA administered if eligible
4. Subject or legally authorized re…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age ≥18 and ≤ 80 years
2. Suspected acute ischemic stroke with symptoms suggestive of large vessel occlusion (aphasia, agnosia, neglect, visual field cut, and gaze preference).
3. Patient screened for rtPA, and rtPA administered if eligible
4. Subject or legally authorized representative able to provide consent at the time of the assessment
5. NIHSS 6-20
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Any intracranial hemorrhage (parenchymal, subarachnoid, subdural, epidural) on CT scan at the community hospital
2. History of upper or lower extremity ischemia, known subclavian, brachial artery, iliac or femoral artery stenosis, subclavian steal syndrome, any upper or lower extremity soft tissue, orthopedic or vascular injury, or mastectomy or other procedure that may contraindicate taking blood pressure or having a cuff on the arm or leg for the conditioning treatment
3. History of diabetes mellitus
4. Enrollment in another clinical trial
5. Patient incarcerated
6. Pregnancy. Patients ages 18-55 will need to have a negative urine or blood based pregnancy test.
7. Agitation deemed unsafe for ischemic preconditioning testing.
8. Arteriovenous fistula in upper limb
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