To Determine the Feasibility of a Clinical Trial Comparing Anticoagulants Versus Antiplatelets in… (NCT00238667) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
To Determine the Feasibility of a Clinical Trial Comparing Anticoagulants Versus Antiplatelets in the Acute Treatment of Patients With Cervical Artery Dissection
United Kingdom250 participantsStarted 2005-11
Plain-language summary
This is a feasibility study to determine if a sufficient number of patients can be recruited throughout the United Kingdom and whether sufficient endpoints can be generated for a full scale therapeutic trial of anticoagulants versus antiplatelets in acute cervical artery dissection treatment.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Extracranial carotid or vertebral artery dissection with symptom onset within the last 7 days. This includes:
. Ipsilateral transient ischemic attack or stroke
. Ipsilateral Horner's syndrome or neck pain with known date of onset.
. Imaging evidence of definite or probable dissection on MRI/MRA, CTA or ultrasound.
Exclusion criteria
. Intracranial cerebral artery dissection
. Symptom onset after 7 days
. Contraindication to either antiplatelet agents or anticoagulation therapy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.