Plain-English translation of NCT02900521 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a registry study that collects information about people who have had a stroke in the Brest region of France. Researchers are gathering medical records and outcome data from all confirmed stroke cases to understand stroke patterns, survival rates, and which treatments are being used. The study is not testing a new medication — instead, it's tracking real-world stroke care to help improve how doctors treat strokes in the future.
Stroke is a serious condition that affects many people, and doctors need better information about how often it occurs, who is most at risk, and which treatments work best in everyday practice. By collecting detailed information from all stroke patients in one region, researchers can identify gaps in care and develop better strategies to prevent and treat strokes.
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If you qualify, researchers will review your medical records related to your stroke — including how you were diagnosed, what treatments you received, and your health outcomes over time. You may be contacted for follow-up information about your recovery and long-term health. There are no drugs to take or special visits required; the study simply gathers existing medical information to understand stroke patterns and outcomes in your region.
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France
Sponsor
University Hospital, Brest
Collaborators
Santé publique France-InVS (Institut National de Veille sanitaire), Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Enrollment target
~15,000 participants
Started
January 2008
Primary completion
August 2016
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
15 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2023.
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Central contact
Serge TIMSIT
CHRU La Cavale Blanche - BREST - FRANCE
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