New stroke research trial is coming to Peterborough

The Right-2 is a UK-wide ambulance-based study exploring whether lowering blood pressure at the acute onset of stroke (<4 hours), reduces death and disability.

The two-year trial tests the pre-hospital administration of GTN patches vs. sham patches by paramedics in FAST positive patients who have a score of two or three.

The research team will be launching the project with a training session to help interested staff learn more about Right-2,  the science behind the trial and give the opportunity to complete the study training (CPD certificate available).

The two sessions will be running at Peterborough ambulance station on Monday, 12^th October:

• Afternoon session - 2pm
• Evening session – 7pm

For further information and to book your place, email research@eastamb.nhs.uk, 07736 374453.

You can read more about the trial in the American Heart Associations Journal.

Published 1st October, 2015