An observational study in Transient Ischemic Attack, sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut - Avignon. Completed at 1 site in France. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-01-30.
Sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut - Avignon · Observational
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a momentary neurological dysfunction due to a brief cessation of blood flow to a region of the brain, resulting in typical signs of stroke (hemiplegia, aphasia, dysarthria), but whose clinical symptoms typically last less than an hour, with no visible lesion on imaging. This diagnosis remains difficult and is essentially based on the clinical judgment of the physician.
Because a TIA can be a "pre-alarm" for stroke in 20-30% of cases, it needs to be treated appropriately and as early as possible in the emergency department. Stroke rates after untreated TIA are 5% within 48 hours, 10% within one month and 20% within one year. This risk is calculated using the ABCD² score which is based on the patient's risk factors and the clinical manifestations of TIA. Patients with a score ≥ 3 should be hospitalized as soon as possible for a complete medical evaluation. However, this score has not been scientifically validated, and several specialists agree that all TIAs should be evaluated immediately. Preventing stroke is a major public health issue because it is a serious, disabling and sometimes fatal disease. Given the seriousness of the progression from TIA to stroke, the French National Authority for Health has issued a series of management recommendations. However, in practice, these guidelines remain complicated to follow and patients management may vary and be more or less effective.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to highlight the differences in how inpatients and outpatients are managed. Following these observations, solutions will be sought to make the care and management of these patients more efficient and more in line with recommendations.
329 studies on the registry are indexed under Ischemic Attack, Transient; 71 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 49 is below the median of 343 across 140 observational studies indexed under Ischemic Attack, Transient.
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Patients with a diagnosis of TIA in the emergency department
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A “mini-stroke”: temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by reduced blood flow to part of the brain, spinal cord or eye, without signs of a new stroke on a scan.
Stroke symptoms need emergency care at once, even if they go away.
TIA (transient ischaemic attack)
A “mini-stroke”: temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by reduced blood flow to part of the brain, spinal cord or eye, without signs of a new stroke on a scan.
Stroke symptoms need emergency care at once, even if they go away.
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Behavioral: Satisfaction questionnaire · Other: Medical care questionnaire
Satisfaction questionnaire to assess how TIA patients feels about their medical care.
Recording appointments and results of examinations and consultations in TIA management
Assess time between arrival in the emergency department for suspected TIA patients and MRI.
Time frame: Baseline
Time between arrival in the emergency department and MRI by departments.
Time frame: Baseline
Time between arrival in the emergency department and MRI by ABCD² score.
Time frame: Baseline
Percentage of patients with complete TIA management by departments.
Time frame: Baseline
Hospitalization times according to care units
Time frame: Baseline
Hospitalization times according to complete TIA management
Time frame: Baseline
Percentage of patients with secondary event, according to complete TIA management
Time frame: Baseline
Number of outpatients without complete TIA management one month after TIA.
Time frame: At 1 month follow-up
Patient satisfaction with a short questionnaire
Time frame: At 1 month follow-up
Plan to share: No
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