Clinical Trial

Decentralized Imaging by REmote Computer Tomography for Cerebral Infarct Thrombolysis

Study acronym: DIRECT-CT
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Summary
The DIRECT-CT trial is designed to test the hypothesis that remote controlled CT scanning combined with real time audio-and video conference (AVC) guided assessment from an experienced hospital stroke team (tele-stroke) at decentralized medical centers (DMC) reduces time to intravenous thrombolytic treatment compared to the standard pathway.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07530588
Lead Sponsor University Hospital of North Norway
Collaborators: Helgelandssykehuset Hospital Trust, Nordlandssykehuset Hospital Trust, Finnmarkssykehuset HF, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Innlandet Central Hospital HF, Lillehammer, Oslo University Hospital, Ringerike hospital HF, Hønefoss Norway
Conditions Stroke
Enrollment 52 participants
Start Date 2025-07-17
Primary Completion 2028-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-15