Eye ultrasound may reveal stroke side
NCT ID NCT06492681
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring the optic nerve sheath with ultrasound can help identify which side of the brain is affected in suspected stroke patients. Researchers measured the nerve sheath in 19 adults in the emergency department and compared it to their physical exam findings. The goal was to see if this quick, non-invasive test could help guide stroke diagnosis.
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 this method proves reliable, it could offer a quick, non-invasive way to help diagnose stroke in emergency rooms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 19 participants. The results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the technique needs much more testing before it can be used in practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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19 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study aims to include a diverse adult population, encompassing various ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds, reflective of the general demographic seen in emergency departments with suspected ischemic stroke. By doing so, the study seeks to enhance the generalizability of its findings across different subgroups within the adult population.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke * CT scan negative to hemorrhagic stroke * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to perform ocular ultrasound * Patients with ocular surgery
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinica Mexico
Piedras Negras, Coahuila, 26020, Mexico
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