ORDERed Recruitment for Stroke Research

(ORDERed Trial)

Not yet recruiting at 2 trial locations

Overseen By Hanna Fang

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: McMaster University

Disqualifiers: Cerebral venous thrombosis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Stroke is a major health issue, especially for women, who are more likely than men to have worse outcomes and lower quality of life after a stroke. Yet, women are under-represented in stroke research, which limits how well treatments work for them. This study aims to change that by testing a new way to recruit women into stroke research using the ORDER toolkit, a set of easy-to-understand, women-focused materials like brochures and videos co-designed with patients. This new approach will be compared to the usual way of recruiting patients. The study will track how many people join, how long it takes to make a decision, and what influences participation. Patients and research coordinators will also share their feedback on the process. Our goal is to make stroke studies more inclusive so that research findings benefit everyone equally.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I was referred from the emergency room for a possible TIA or minor stroke.

I have had bleeding in my brain.

I have had an ischemic stroke.

Exclusion Criteria

Imaging abnormality (e.g., dissection, carotid stenosis, vessel irregularity) without imaging or clinical evidence of stroke

Stroke initially treated outside of Canada

I have had bleeding under the outer layer of my brain (subdural hemorrhage).

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Recruitment

Participants are recruited using traditional and ORDERed methods, including a women-centred, aphasia-friendly recruitment process

Up to 30 days

Initial contact and decision-making interactions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for enrollment effectiveness and feedback is collected through surveys

4 weeks

Web-based survey at enrollment decision

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• ORDERed

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Traditional Recruitment Processes (TRADITIONAL) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Traditional participant information letter and consent form only

Group II: Supported, women-centred and aphasia-friendly recruitment process (ORDERed) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Supplementing traditional recruitment methods (detailed participant information letter and consent form) with women-centred, aphasia-friendly recruitment video and brochure (ORDER)

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

McMaster University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

936

Recruited

2,630,000+