Zambian stroke unit shows promise in saving lives
NCT ID NCT06457048
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested whether a specially designed stroke unit in Lusaka, Zambia, helps doctors follow best-practice guidelines and improves patient survival. Researchers compared 300 adults with stroke who were treated in the new unit to similar patients treated before the unit existed. The goal was to see if the unit leads to better care and lower death rates during the hospital stay and up to 90 days after discharge.
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University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, 00000, Zambia
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