Direct-to-angio Approach From loCal hOspitals Based on a PoInt-of-care bLOod Test for LVO

ConditionAcute Stroke
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-85
SponsorJuan Vicenty

About this trial

Direct-to-angio approach from loCal hOspitals based on a PoInt-of-care bLOod Test for LVO (COPILOT) is a multi-center, prospective, cluster-randomized crossover trial that will evaluate if the triage assessment to thrombectomy puncture time is shorter after performing the LVOne testing compared to current management standards in patients with suspected large vessel occlusion.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age: 21 to 85 years old

Language: Speak and understand Spanish or English

Residence: Resident of Puerto Rico

Clinical presentation: Suspected acute stroke

Disqualifiers

Already assessed at another hospital, and ambulance admission is a transfer for continuing care OR

Received thrombolysis therapy before consent (e.g., tPA, alteplase)

Medical History: diagnosed with any of the following in the past 4 weeks: deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), arterial embolism, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), long bone fracture, major trauma, surgery under general anesthesia, or head injury requiring hospital admission within the last 4 weeks.

Modified Rankin Scale: Pre-stroke mRS ≥ 3

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Diagnostic standard of care
  • LVOne Test

Treatment groups

520 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Juan Vicenty

Lead sponsor

University of Puerto Rico

Sponsor institution

University of Puerto Rico

Collaborator

Mennonite Health System

Collaborator