Flint study tests if community workshops can speed up stroke treatment

NCT ID NCT03645590

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether community education and hospital improvements could increase the use of clot-busting drugs for stroke in Flint, Michigan. Researchers enrolled nearly 6,000 adult stroke patients across three hospitals. The community intervention included workshops, a music video, and a media campaign. The goal was to see if these efforts led to more patients receiving timely treatment.

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 approach could show how to get more stroke patients treated quickly, potentially saving lives and reducing disability in communities.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a test of a new drug or device. Results may not apply to other communities, and the intervention may not actually change treatment rates.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE STROKE, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Flint Community

Flint, Michigan, 48502, United States

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