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Not yet recruitingNCT06216457SMART-LVOUpdated May 29, 2024

Study on the Performance of a Machine Learning Algorithm Recognizing and Triaging Large Vessel Occlusions Using Non-contrast CT Scans

An observational study in Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic and Stroke, Acute, sponsored by Methinks Software SL. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 22 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-05-29.

Sponsored by Methinks Software SL · Observational

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Jul 2024, 2 years 3 months ago, but the record still lists the study as not yet recruiting.
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
5,000
Ages
22 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The goal of this prospective observational study is to assess the effectiveness and performance of Methinks AI stroke imaging software platform in acute Code Stroke patients, and as a comparator to study sites utilizing existing AI imaging stroke platforms.

The main question[s] it aims to answer is:

  • Performance of and outcomes associated with the use of the Methinks AI stroke imaging medical device in real-world clinical practice.
Read the detailed description

This is a prospective observational medical device clinical trial that aims to assess the diagnostic performance of Methinks Investigational Device on detecting LVO and ICH on plain NCCT and CTA, in consecutive acute Code Stroke activations at the emergency department.

Demographic, Clinical and Imaging variables will be collected from stroke onset through Day 7 or Discharge, whichever is earlier. Methinks results will be collected exclusively for research purposes and no clinical decisions will be made based on the output. Diagnostic performance of NCCT-LVO Methinks output will be assessed using DSA and/or CTA as ground truth. Presence of ICH will be assessed using an independent neuroradiologist final reading. The Clinical impact on workflow will be retrospectively estimated based on the reduction of time to decision in both transfer patients and the ones directly arriving to the emergency department (ED)

Informed consent forms (ICF) will be waived, as approved by the IRB.

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Conditions studied

  • Stroke, Ischemic
  • Stroke Hemorrhagic
  • Stroke, Acute
  • Brain Ischemia
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In context

Ischemic Stroke

2,612 studies on the registry are indexed under Ischemic Stroke; 971 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 5,000 is above the median of 300 across 771 observational studies indexed under Ischemic Stroke.

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Lead sponsor

This is the only study on the registry with Methinks Software SL as lead sponsor.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
22 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

Consecutive Code Stroke patients, aged 22 or older, regardless of presence or absence of ultimate diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke or Hemorrhagic Stroke.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects with acute neurological symptoms suggestive of Stroke, ischemic or hemorrhagic ("Code Stroke"), regardless of presence or absence of final Stroke diagnosis.
  • Subjects aged 22 years or older.
  • NCCT performed for Code Stroke screening.
  • If the patient does not have a hemorrhage, a CTA (head and neck, performed for Code Stroke screening) should also be performed.
  • NCCT and CTA have been processed by Methinks AI software.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

● Subject imaging does not meet Image Acquisition and DICOM Tag Requirements

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
5,000 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Group 1: LVO

    Subjects with Methinks NCCT algorithm detecting ICA, M1, and M2 occlusions.

    Device: AI software for Stroke

  • Group 2: ICH

    Subjects with Methinks NCCT algorithm detecting ICHs.

    Device: AI software for Stroke

  • Group 3: Controls

    Subjects with final diagnosis confirmed not to be Stroke (i.e. stroke mimic) or any type of stroke not determined to be: LVO (ICA, M1 or M2) or ICH.

    Device: AI software for Stroke

Interventions

  • DeviceAI software for Stroke

    AI Software for Non-Contrast Head CT (Computed Tomography) and CT Angiography, utilized for Code Stroke screening, notification and triage.

    Also known as: Methinks AI Software

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the following Methinks AI modules:

    1. Methinks NCCT algorithm detecting ICA, M1, and M2 occlusions. 2. Methinks NCCT algorithm detecting ICHs. 3. Methinks CTA algorithm detecting ICA, M1, and M2 occlusions.

    Time frame: Baseline, pre-intervention (Code Stroke presentation and screening), During Code Stroke treatment, Immediately After the stroke treatment, Up to Discharge or 7 Days (whichever is sooner).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time Potential time reduction - difference in speed to LVO notification between Methinks NCCT-LVO and competitor CTA-LVO.

    Time frame: Baseline, pre-intervention (Code Stroke presentation and screening), During Code Stroke treatment, Immediately After the stroke treatment, Up to Discharge or 7 Days (whichever is sooner).

  2. Time for NCCT-LVO Notification.

    Time frame: Baseline, pre-intervention (Code Stroke presentation and screening), During Code Stroke treatment, Immediately After the stroke treatment, Up to Discharge or 7 Days (whichever is sooner).

  3. User experience.

    Site Principal Investigator will complete questionnaire based upon experience with use of the Methinks software and application.

    Time frame: 1 day (Questionnaire completed at individual site enrollment completion.)

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Related links

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 29, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06216457
Lead sponsor
Methinks Software SL
Collaborators
Santiago Ortega- global PI
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 22, 2024
Start date
Jul 1, 2024 (estimated)
Primary completion
Jul 30, 2024 (estimated)
Completion
Oct 31, 2024 (estimated)
Last update
May 29, 2024

Study contacts

Carlotta Calvi
Contact
research@methinks.ai
+34639041147

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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