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Stroke Outcome Analysis and Registry in Trinidad and Tobago; the StART Study
In Brief
An observational study for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 1,320 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a prospective observational study to assess risk factors, functional outcomes and mortality at three months for persons admitted to hospital with stroke and transient ischemic attack. Persons who were admitted with a diagnosis of stroke or transient ischemic attack at Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC), Trinidad and Tobago will be screened for eligibility as participants. Demographic and clinical data will be taken from the patient records and then a follow up survey regarding functional outcome will be done at three months. Informed verbal consent will be obtained. Data will be stored in case report forms, and unique coded identifiers will be used to preserve participant anonymity. Data will also be encrypted and kept in a password protected computer in a locked cabinet. Two clinical research associates will check quality of data throughout the study and routine statistical analysis will be performed.