Delay AvoIding Primary Evaluation for ThRombectomy of Acute StrokE Patients With Large Vessel OCclusion in the Angiography SuiTe (NCT06825897)
Delay Avoiding Primary Evaluation for Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion in the Angiography Suite (DIRECT) Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to compare two strategies for treating adults with suspected large vessel occlusion stroke within 7 hours of symptom onset. Researchers will evaluate whether direct transfer to the neurointerventional angiography suite improves recovery and reduces disability compared to the conventional approach of first being evaluated in the emergency department. The study will also assess safety and other health outcomes to guide care for stroke patients.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Conventional Triage for Mechanical Thrombectomy (OTHER)
- Direct Transfer to Angiography Suite (DTAS (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa
- Henry Ford Health System — Detroit, Michigan
- University of Michigan Health-West — Wyoming, Michigan
- HMH Hackensack University Medical Center — Hackensack, New Jersey
- The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of University at Buffalo — New York, New York
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (319) 384-5628
Email: santy-ortega@uiowa.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.