Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate haemorrhage detection sensitivity >80% and specificity >80%.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults ≥22 years of age.
  • Presenting to hospital with acute neurological deficit suspected to be stroke and within 12 hours of symptom onset.
  • The use of the EMVision emu™ Brain Scanner will not delay the treatment of the patient.
  • CT or MRI brain imaging following clinical evaluation in Emergency Department per standard of care.
  • Head size deemed suitable for scanning with the EMVision emu™ Brain Scanner

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has received treatment for current (suspected) stroke event prior to initial CT/MRI scan OR EMVision emu™ Brain Scanner scan (such as thrombolysis)
  • Contraindication to neuroimaging, such as a contrast allergy or other condition that prohibits CT, MRI and/or angiography.
  • Presence of any implanted electro-stimulating devices in the head and neck.
  • Presence of any metallic implants in the cranial vault or surrounding bones/tissue (Note that metallic objects distant from the scan area, such as dental implants, nasal piercing etc., are acceptable)
  • Presence of an intracranial pressure monitor or any other similar sensor that may compromise the placement of the investigational device.
  • Inability to wear the investigational device (skin lesions on scalp, obvious recent blunt or penetrating injury to head, previous intracranial surgeries, neck injury etc.)
  • Unable to lie still for the duration of the scan.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Any other condition or symptoms preventing the participant from entering the study, according to the investigator´s judgment.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/14/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

William Freeman, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Amber Patchell

(904) 953-6384

Patchell.Amber@mayo.edu

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