New study aims to speed up stroke diagnosis with a simple spit or blood test

NCT ID NCT05300997

First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is looking for markers in blood and saliva that can quickly tell if a person is having a stroke, and what kind. Researchers will collect samples from 650 adults with suspected stroke within 24 hours of symptoms. The goal is to develop a fast, accurate test to help emergency doctors make better treatment decisions.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hong Kong University

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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 lead to a simple blood or saliva test that helps doctors quickly diagnose stroke type in the emergency room.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The biomarkers may not prove accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply to all patients.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anterior cerebral artery infarction atrial fibrillation Embolic Stroke Embolism Hemorrhagic Stroke ischemic stroke middle cerebral artery infarction stroke disorder thrombotic disease transient ischemic attack

As listed by the trial registrant

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