Pediatric stroke initiatives and preliminary studies: What is known and what is needed?
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2006
Abstract
Cerebrovascular disorders are increasingly recognized as important causes of mortality and morbidity in the pediatric population. However, there have been no clinical trials performed to assess the safety and tolerability of acute interventions or secondary preventative treatments. In 2002, the International Pediatric Stroke Study was launched to create a network of investigators, with an interest in developing standards of practice, as well as design and implement the first-ever clinical trials in pediatric stroke. This article reviews existing studies in pediatric stroke epidemiology, risk factors, outcomes, as well as experience with antithrombotic trials in children. From there, current and future initiatives in the development of clinical trials in pediatric stroke are evaluated.
Volume
34
Issue
6
First Page
439
Last Page
445
ISSN
0887-8994
Published In/Presented At
Sofronas, M., Ichord, R. N., Fullerton, H. J., Lynch, J. K., Massicotte, M. P., Willan, A. R., & deVeber, G. (2006). Pediatric stroke initiatives and preliminary studies: What is known and what is needed?. Pediatric neurology, 34(6), 439–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2005.10.016
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
16765821
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article