ER doctors test a quick exam to spot hidden strokes in dizzy patients

NCT ID NCT07287891

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will check if a bedside examination done by emergency room doctors can accurately predict whether vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness is caused by a brain problem like a stroke. Researchers will study 825 adults in the ER and compare the exam's results to standard tests. The goal is to reduce misdiagnosis and unnecessary brain scans, saving time and money.

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 give ER doctors a simple, reliable way to quickly tell if vertigo is from a brain problem like stroke, reducing missed diagnoses and unnecessary scans.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The bedside exam may not prove accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dizziness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIZZINESS ED WITH VERTIGO UNSTEADINESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

SC Pronto Soccorso e Medicina d'Urgenza, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
RECRUITING

Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy

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