Can training save stroke patients in poor regions? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04157231

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The George Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test if training hospital staff in low-resource settings helps them follow a standard stroke care plan. The study plans to enroll 300 adults with acute stroke in hospitals with limited resources. Researchers will measure how well staff stick to the care plan and track patient disability or death at 30 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple training programs improve stroke care in places with limited resources, potentially reducing death and disability.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, not yet recruiting, and it only measures adherence to care protocols, not direct patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Federal Medical Centre

Lokoja, Kogi State, 1001, Nigeria
Hospital de Apoyo II-2 Sullana

Piura, Piura, Peru
Hospital de la Amistad Peru Corea Santa Rosa II-2

Piura, Piura, Peru
Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital

Kano, Kano State, 3200, Nigeria

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