RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Empowerment and Mobile Technology in the Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Ischemic Stroke
About This Trial
The CARDIOSTROKE is a randomized trial comparing mobile-device assisted control of hypertension together with screening of occult atrial fibrillation to standard care in patients with recent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (ABCD2 score ≥3)
- Age ≥40 years
- Pre-existing or newly diagnosed hypertension
- willing to sign a consent form from the patient or legal representative
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Known high-risk source of cardioembolism
- Known indication for anticoagulation
- Contraindication for anticoagulation
- Pacemaker
- Non-compliance to study interventions as judged by the investigator
- Serious condition hampering the study conduct
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (ABCD2 score ≥3)
* Age ≥40 years
* Pre-existing or newly diagnosed hypertension
* Informed consent from the patient or legal representative
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known high-risk source of cardioembolism
* Known indication for anticoagulation
* Contraindication for anticoagulation
* Pacemaker
* Non-compliance to study interventions as judged by the investigator
* Serious condition hampering the study conduct
Treatments Being Tested
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
ECG monitoring for 3 weeks
A 3-week continuous ECG monitoring to detect occult AF.
OTHER
Self-monitoring of BP and self-titration of antihypertensive medication
One-week monthly self-monitoring of BP and self-titration of antihypertensive medication according to a pre-specified protocol, assisted with a mobile device application.
Locations (4)
Kanta-Häme Central Hospital
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Helsinki University Hospital
Helsinki, Finland
Hyvinkää Hospital
Hyvinkää, Finland
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital
Lahti, Finland