New score could help ER doctors spot fake strokes faster

NCT ID NCT07601659

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a new tool called the Stroke Mimics Score (SMS) in 1000 adults who come to the emergency room with stroke-like symptoms. The goal is to see if the SMS can accurately tell the difference between a real stroke and a condition that looks like a stroke but isn't (a stroke mimic). Researchers will compare the SMS to other existing tools and check how well it works in different patient groups.

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 tool could help emergency doctors quickly and accurately decide whether a patient is having a stroke or a stroke mimic, leading to faster, more appropriate care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not prove accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracerebral hemorrhage ischemic stroke stroke disorder transient ischemic attack

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE CEREBROVASCULAR EVENT INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE STROKE TIA (TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK)

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