Ambulance blood test could speed up stroke care

NCT ID NCT07231315

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

Summary

This study tests a rapid blood test (GFAP) that paramedics can use in ambulances to quickly identify if a stroke patient has a brain bleed. The test aims to help doctors decide the best treatment faster. About 465 adults with stroke symptoms will be enrolled within 3 hours of symptom onset.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LVOne rapid blood test (GFAP measurement)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could allow paramedics to quickly identify brain bleeding in stroke patients, leading to faster and more targeted treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an early validation study, so the test may not be accurate enough in real-world settings. It only measures one type of stroke and may miss other causes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracerebral hemorrhage

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  • Liverpool Hospital

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  • Nepean Hospital

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  • New South Wales Ambulance

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  • Royal North Shore Hospital

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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