Optimization of early stroke detection by expanding the established FAST test

• Conditions: I63; Cerebral infarction

• Registration Number: DRKS00033659
• Lead Sponsor: Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-02-19
• Study Completion: 2024-04-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1990

Inclusion Criteria

Suspected diagnosis of stroke by the emergency services
Discharge diagnosis of stroke

Exclusion Criteria

none

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
umber of patients correctly identified as having a stroke due to the emergency medical service by using FAST and FAST4D. <br>All patients assigned with the patient assignment code 421, 422 or 423 and discharged as a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are correctly identified as stroke.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Will FAST4D misclassify more patients as having a stroke?<br>What is the sensitivity and specificity of the FAST4D?<br>What is the difference in sensitivity between FAST and FAST4D?<br>How is FAST4D implemented in the rescue service?