💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The main objective of this study is to compare two post-stroke/TIA (transient ischemic attack) imaging strategies in terms of the number of clinically important (i.e. requiring specific treatment according to current recommendations) lesions detected. The first strategy is the current/usual strategy in each participating centre and the second strategy consists in starting the post-stroke/TIA imaging assessment by a whole-body, low-dose angiography and subsequently resorting to elements of the usual strategy if required.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient was informed about the implementation of the study, its objectives, constraints and patient rights
* The patient has given free and informed consent and signed the consent
* Patient affiliated with or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
* Patient available for 36 months of follow-up
* The patient has had a stroke (within the past 10 days, diagnosis confirmed by MRI with a diffusion sequence) or transient ischemic attack (within the past 10 days, ABCD2 score greater than 3) without haemorrhage
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient is currently participating in or has participated in another biomedical research study within the past three months or is currently in an exclusion period determined by a previous study.
* Patient under guardianship or judicial protection
* Refusal to sign the consent
* Inability to correctly inform the patient or his/her trusted person about the study
* The patient is pregnant, parturient, or breastfeeding
* The patient has a contraindication for a treatment used in this study
* Known allergy to contrast medium or severe allergy to iodine
* Known active malignancy or history of cancer treatment
* The patient has already undergone a full body scanner in the previous three months
* Renal failure with creatinine clearance below 60 ml / min
* Monoclonal immunoglobulin
* History of severe symptomatic cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, mesenteric ischemia, renal ischemia)
* Emergency situations that hamper the planned course of the study
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What it tests
- Routine Imaging Assessment
- LDWBA first (CT scan)
CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital Gui de Chauliac
Montpellier, France
CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, France
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.