F.A.S.T.-BE FAST Stroke Warning Signs Study

Part of paid clinical trials in Dallas, Texas.

Sponsor
American Heart Association
Study ID
NCT06483165
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Stroke, Acute

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
19 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • BE FAST Educational video — OTHER
    A 1-minute educational video format using BE FAST. Each acronym will be visually displayed in the video and audio voice over of each letter and corresponding phrase will be audible in English. The look, feel, and messaging in each video will be the same except for the acronyms.
  • F.A.S.T. Educational Video — OTHER
    A 1-minute educational video format using F.A.S.T. Each acronym will be visually displayed in the video and audio voice over of each letter and corresponding phrase will be audible in English. The look, feel, and messaging in each video will be the same except for the acronyms.

Study Details

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn whether the BE FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, and Time) acronym works at least as well or better than the F.A.S.T. (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) acronym in helping participants learn and remember the warning signs of a stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the BE FAST acronym increase understanding among participants that calling 911 is the right first step they should take if a stroke is suspected? * Does the BE FAST acronym perform as well as or better than the F.A.S.T. acronym in helping participants remember stroke warning signs on a letter-aided open-ended basis? Researchers will compare the BE FAST acronym to the F.A.S.T. acronym to see if the BE FAST acronym works at least as well as the F.A.S.T. acronym in teaching participants about the warning signs of a stroke and the importance of calling 911 if they suspect a stroke. Participants will: * Take a survey about their knowledge of stroke and its symptoms * Watch a short video about one of the acronyms and then answer more questions about what they learned * Take another survey after 30 days about the acronym they learned about

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 28, 2024
Status verified
Jun 2024
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2024
Completion
Jul 31, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
2,000 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: BE FAST Group
    The experimental BE FAST acronym education messaging, including 5 stroke warning signs and a call-to-action to call 911, will be shown to the participants using a brief video.
  • Active Comparator: F.A.S.T. Group
    The comparator F.A.S.T. acronym education messaging, including 3 stroke warning signs and a call-to-action to call 911, will be shown to the participants using a brief video.

Primary Outcome Measure

Intent to Call 911 30-Days Post Education [ Time Frame: 30 days ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
American Heart AssociationDallasTexas75231-

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