New study aims to speed up stroke diagnosis with a simple spit or blood test
NCT ID NCT05300997
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hong Kong University
RECRUITINGHong Kong, China
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