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Could a new training method sharpen doctors' stroke diagnosis skills?

NCT ID NCT06941753

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a specialized training program called off-script diagnosis and differential diagnosis (D&D) training can improve neurology residents' ability to diagnose and manage acute ischemic stroke. The training focuses on structured analysis of stroke causes, mimics, and treatments. Researchers will measure the residents' knowledge using a questionnaire 30 days after the training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
off-script diagnosis & differential diagnosis (D&D) training
What this could lead to
If effective, this training method could improve how quickly and accurately doctors diagnose stroke, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training's real-world impact on patient care remains unproven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Residents (physicians in postgraduate training). 2. Currently in neurology wards 3. Managing acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients, defined as: 1)Time from onset to randomization ≤ 2 weeks; 2) If onset time is unknown, the last known well time is considered the onset time. 4. Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Managing asymptomatic ischemic stroke patients. 2. Residents who are currently participating or have participated in another interventional ischemic stroke training program within the past 3 months.

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Conditions

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Disease Progression ischemic stroke stroke disorder

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Clinical course Educational problems Stroke, acute

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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