Ambulatory Stroke Unit Model for Recent Stroke or TIA
Ambulatory Stroke Unit Treatment for Elderly Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Ischemic Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Retinal Ischemia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 400 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 60 and older who have had a recent stroke, transient ischemic attack or retinal ischemia. Participants will either receive treatment in an ambulatory unit or in a hospital, and their outcomes will be monitored over 90 days.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 60 years old or older.
- I have been diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke, TIA, or retinal ischemia.
- My symptoms started within the last 7 days.
- I have no serious neurological deficits that prevent me from being safely treated as an outpatient.
- I can give written consent or my representative can do it for me.
You may not be able to join if
- I need urgent surgery or intervention for my condition.
- My stroke symptoms have been changing or fluctuating in the last 48 hours.
- I currently have a serious infection.
- I have trouble swallowing that puts me at high risk for choking.
- My medical condition requires me to stay in the hospital for several days.
- I am in palliative care and cannot undergo acute treatment.
- I have already participated in this ambulatory treatment before.
- I do not have health insurance in Germany.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
ARTIFICE is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, exploratory non-inferiority trial evaluating whether an ambulatory stroke unit model (aSU) is non-inferior to conventional inpatient stroke unit care (SU) in patients aged 60 years or older with acute ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), or retinal ischemia and non-disabling neurological deficits.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 60 years
* Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke (ICD-10 I63.), transient ischemic attack (G45.), or retinal ischemia (H34.\*)
* Symptom onset ≤ 7 days before enrollment
* No or non-disabling newly occurring neurological deficit allowing safe ambulatory management
* Written…
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