Can special goggles help ER doctors spot hidden stroke signs?
NCT ID NCT05176015
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested whether using Frenzel lenses (special goggles) and a checklist helps emergency doctors better detect nystagmus—an involuntary eye movement—in 120 patients with sudden dizziness or vertigo. The goal was to see if these tools improve diagnosis of serious causes like stroke. Results will guide future research on faster, more accurate ER assessments.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier d'Amqui
Amqui, Quebec, G5J 2K5, Canada
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Centre Hospitalier de Matane
Matane, Quebec, G4W 2W5, Canada
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Centre Hospitalier de Montmagny
Saint Thomas de Montmagny, Quebec, G5V 3R8, Canada
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Hopital Notre-Dame-de-Fatima
Ste. Anne de la Pocatière, Quebec, G0R 1Z0, Canada
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Hopital St-Georges
Saint-Georges, Quebec, G5Y4T8, Canada
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