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BMJ Open
    October 2026
  1. HAN L, Kou D, Tan J, Shao W, et al
    Estimating the economic burden of ischaemic stroke in China from 2022 to 2030: a population-based modelling study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120070.
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  2. RUBIERA M, Bendszus M, Leker RR, Hilbert A, et al
    Real-time prospective (shadow mode) validation of an AI-based clinical decision support system for predicting 3-month functional outcome in acute stroke: the VALIDATE study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120511.
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  3. STENNETT R, Kandasamy S, Sherifali D, de Souza RJ, et al
    Developing a youth sustainability healthy active living intervention for chronic disease prevention and environmental sustainability through community engagement and codesign: protocol for a multimethod community-based participatory research study in
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119261.
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    September 2026
  4. JOHNSSON C, Asaba E, Guidetti S, Hagstromer M, et al
    Performing lifestyle changes and reducing stroke risk: a process evaluation of a stroke prevention intervention.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e123012.
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  5. HUANG M, Huang X, Ni F, Huang L, et al
    Effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies for poststroke aphasia: a protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119577.
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  6. LUQUE-HERNANDEZ MJ, Romero-Oloriz C, Ritore-Hidalgo A, Serrano Alarcon A, et al
    trIAje project: protocol for a retrospective cohort study to optimise AI-assisted telephone triage of time-sensitive conditions in emergency medical services.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113242.
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  7. HUGHES K, Ford K, Bellis MA, Quigg Z, et al
    Quantifying the health and financial burden of adverse childhood experiences in Wales, England and English regions in 2023: a pooled analysis of 10 population surveys.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e124416.
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  8. MASSE-DERAGON N, Tripoz-Dit-Masson S, Grehalle C, Subtil F, et al
    Adaptation and evaluation of a food preference assessment tool for older adults in geriatric care: the DYSPHAGING Preferences study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120395.
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  9. DESHMUKH H, Mathew M, Bidwe A, Teh WX, et al
    Macrovascular burden profiles in diabetes-related foot ulceration: a latent class analysis of a regional Australian cohort.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119751.
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  10. LAAKSO E, Oksanen E, Kaila LM, Salakka I, et al
    Efficacy of music-based telerehabilitation after stroke: protocol description of a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e124110.
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  11. WANG S, Liu L, Yao L, Tao T, et al
    Shared decision-making in patients with stroke: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121043.
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  12. ARTOSALO M, Ostberg A, Tenovuo O, Roine T, et al
    Long-term recovery and microbiota-gut-brain axis disruption after traumatic brain injury (OVERCOME-TBI): protocol for a prospective, observational clinical study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120552.
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  13. BEH WF, Wang F, Choong FC, Yap KH, et al
    Enhancing attention and processing speed through home-based music rehabilitation programme after stroke in Malaysia: a feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121081.
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  14. VAN ELK T, Vogt R, Maes L, van der Meij A, et al
    Effect of periprocedural antithrombotic medication on functional outcome and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage in patients with carotid tandem lesions.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119120.
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  15. BENISLAVSKA EA, Mavridis A, Reinholdsson M, Sunnerhagen KS, et al
    Physical activity prior to transient ischaemic attack and risk of subsequent cerebrovascular events: a Swedish register-based study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e124056.
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  16. NOGUCHI KS, Sakakibara BM, Phillips SM, Martin Ginis KA, et al
    Periodised power training in community-dwelling adults with chronic stroke: a protocol for the Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER) pilot randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e126255.
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  17. WANG Y, Fan S, Huang S, Lu M, et al
    Association of time of day at stroke onset with functional outcomes after reperfusion therapy in acute ischaemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study in China.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119656.
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  18. HAIDER A, Hagstrom E, Ishak D, Hadziosmanovic N, et al
    Diabetes status, fasting glucose and HbA1c, and outcomes after myocardial infarction: a retrospective registry-based Swedish cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121970.
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  19. EDLMANN E, Kannan S, Wright L, Hardwick B, et al
    Timing to restart direct oral anticoagulants after traumatic intracranial haemorrhage (RESTART tICrH): study protocol for a randomised controlled multicentre trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121224.
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  20. LE VILAIN-ABRAHAM F, Halimi JM, Rossignol P, Laville M, et al
    Intensification of blood pressure lowering therapeutics based on diuretics versus usual management for uncontrolled hypertension in patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (THINK): protocol for an open label, two-parallel group, cluste
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e122192.
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  21. MA G, Zuo Y, Li N, Bian W, et al
    Clinical safety and preliminary efficacy of allogeneic human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived exosomes in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: protocol of a phase I/II clinical trial in China.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e115350.
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  22. GAO M, Kong X, Xu X, Zhao W, et al
    Influence of low-dose colchicine on coronary microcalcification activity in patients with diffuse coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: protocol for single-centre randomised open-label blinded-endpoint trial (the COL-CABG
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e117294.
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  23. LI Y, Yang J, Yang Y, Yang L, et al
    Barriers and facilitators to reducing sedentary behaviour in stroke survivors: a scoping review based on the theoretical domains framework.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119904.
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  24. GUO Y, Jia X, Liu W, Zhang W, et al
    Timing of anticoagulation after emergency endovascular therapy for acute ischaemic stroke with atrial fibrillation (TIMERS): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120256.
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  25. TANG Q, Wang L, Tang L, Wang D, et al
    Butylphthalide combined with tenecteplase in mild disabling acute ischaemic stroke in China (BENEFIT-2): study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, active-controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119290.
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  26. MATHE A, Tison F, Sztark F, Mellet E, et al
    Stress, coping profiles and anxiety among French final-year medical students in a high-stakes national ranking examination: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e125171.
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    August 2026
  27. TRAC K, Sivakumar V, Ganesh A, Yogendrakumar V, et al
    Intravenous thrombolysis versus non-thrombolytic standard care for lacunar ischaemic stroke: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e124483.
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  28. NAMBIAR VK, Verma V, Nunia S, Jubair MM, et al
    Burden, unmet healthcare and associated disabilities among people with prevalent stroke in tea-tribe communities of Cachar district, Assam state, Northeast India: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e114655.
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  29. YAO ZG, Chen MR, Wang L, Wang YH, et al
    Repeated intravenous thrombolysis for ischaemic stroke with medium to large vessel occlusion presenting within 4.5 hours of onset with tenecteplase in China (RITIS-TNK2): protocol for a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded assessment of outcom
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120918.
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  30. LANNIN NA, Jolliffe L, Scrivener K, Ada L, et al
    Promoting the use of evidence (PROMOTE) in upper limb stroke rehabilitation: protocol for a multicentre, cluster-randomised, phase IV implementation trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119551.
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  31. ALNSASRA H, Tsaban G, Ostrovsky D, Livne N, et al
    Direct oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation: a decade-long nationwide retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121683.
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  32. MOEYERSONS C, Embrechts E, Hanssen B, Firouzi M, et al
    Mapping the longitudinal trajectories of postural control and functional activity after stroke using clinical and sensor-based assessments: protocol of the FOSTER prospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121574.
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  33. IBRAHIM O, Farina J, Pereyra Pietri M, Awad K, et al
    Diagnostic accuracy of electronic medical record retrieval methods and a large language model for identifying cardiovascular events: a multisite retrospective validation study in a medical system in the United States.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116133.
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  34. LI R, Nguyen TN, Tao C, Sun J, et al
    Endovascular thrombectomy alone versus intravenous thrombolysis plus endovascular thrombectomy on acute basilar artery occlusion (ATTENTION IV): study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116898.
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  35. ZHU S, Yin C, Xu B, He H, et al
    Does cathodal HD-tDCS-preconditioned iTBS over the contralesional dorsal premotor cortex improve upper limb motor function in patients with severe ischaemic stroke? A study protocol for a single-centre, participant-blinded and outcome assessor-blinded
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120996.
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  36. BANSTOLA A, Ahmed S, Shenoy MS, Gupta P, et al
    Multiple long-term conditions and their association with quality of life and healthcare utilisation among adults in India: a cross-sectional analysis of WHO SAGE Waves 2 and 3.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116399.
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  37. LV W, Ye Y, Xie X, Zhang Y, et al
    Efficacy and safety of intracoronary injection of recombinant human prourokinase in patients with slow blood flow/no-reflow during PCI for acute coronary syndrome: a randomised controlled, double-blind, placebo controlled, national multicentre clinica
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e115027.
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  38. LARANJO L, Zeng A, O'Hagan E, Trivedi R, et al
    Conversational artificial intelligence HeAlth supporT in Atrial Fibrillation Self-Management (CHAT-AF-S): rationale and randomised controlled trial design.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120834.
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  39. CIMINI LA, Klok FA, Carrier M, de Wit K, et al
    Risk-of-bias assessment in prognostic cohort studies: a methodological comparison study of structured appraisal tools in acute pulmonary embolism research.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113000.
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  40. PAPRI N, Tabassum A, Saha T, Ara G, et al
    Anxiety and depression and their impact on functional recovery and quality of life in Guillain-Barre syndrome: a prospective cohort study in Bangladesh.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e111943.
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  41. CHUNG-HALL J, Fong GT, Meng G, Craig LV, et al
    Changes in knowledge of the major harms of tobacco smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among adults who smoke: findings from 26 countries of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Project (2002-2022) and 32 countries of the Global Adult Tobacco Sur
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e107667.
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  42. XU H, He Y, Wei Z, Deng B, et al
    Unmet needs for stroke patients based on the social ecological model: protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121457.
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  43. VINAYAGAMOORTHY P, Chockalingam M, Mathew A, Jones JDPR, et al
    Protocol for a multi-perspective exploration of technology requirements for home-based upper-limb tabletop functional task training with minimal supervision: a mixed-methods and qualitative descriptive study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e117703.
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    July 2026
  44. SREEDEVI EV, Iyer K S, Thankappan K, Roe J, et al
    Artificial intelligence tools for the assessment and management of dysphagia: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119582.
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  45. HELBACH J, Hickstein J, Jarchow AM, Bourry R, et al
    Preventing the next stroke: nurse-led decision and adherence coaching to empower people with stroke (StrokeCompass) versus usual care - study protocol for a stepped-wedge pilot trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116718.
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  46. MONCION K, Rodrigues L, Bon A, Sutoski A, et al
    Protecting the brain from post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia with multimodal exercise training: study protocol for a Bayesian adaptive trial (PROTECT).
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e123336.
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  47. KHEIRABADY MM, Masoumi S, Azizpour Y, Kharaghani MA, et al
    Obesity-related patterns of multimorbidity and their association with health-related quality of life in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113704.
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  48. GEREMEW GW, Bekalu AF, Tadesse G, Fentahun S, et al
    Survival and predictors of major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with acute coronary syndrome in Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116166.
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  49. ORTEGA-MARQUEZ J, Camargo L, Gianlorenco AC, Sosa W, et al
    Mechanisms of open and hidden placebo in stroke recovery: targeting neuroplasticity insights of the placebo effect - study protocol for a controlled, parallel, randomised clinical trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113119.
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  50. LIU Z, An Y, Li L, Li Z, et al
    Efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula versus conventional face mask oxygen therapy on ipsilateral cerebral haemodynamics during the immediate post-extubation phase following carotid endarterectomy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120038.
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  51. CHENG Q, Ran Y, Wang D, Yang W, et al
    Protocol for BASE: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, controlled trial of bupropion hydrochloride in acute ischaemic stroke in China.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116297.
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  52. NORTOFT M, Sorensen D, Aadal L
    Dietary and lifestyle interventions for overweight and obesity in post-acute stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120345.
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  53. THIM T, Nissen H, Freeman P, Sanchez Dahl J, et al
    Transcatheter aortic valve implantation outcomes by patient age and sex in COMPARE-TAVI 1: a cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121596.
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  54. HAN J, Shin JH, Lim MJ
    Effectiveness and design specifications of home-based lower extremity rehabilitation systems for patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e114790.
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  55. BUTCHER T, Warland A, Stewart V, Norris M, et al
    Rehabilitation using virtual gaming for Hospital and hOMe-Based training for the Upper limb in acute and subacute Stroke (RHOMBUS II): a qualitative analysis of participants' experience.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119145.
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  56. ZHUANG J, Wang J, Hu Y, Song L, et al
    Efficacy of combined nutrition and exercise interventions on muscle health and performance in patients after a stroke: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120059.
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  57. LI H, Zhou R, Hua Y, Zheng J, et al
    Effect of modified anterior approach for ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block on sore throat after tonsillectomy in adults: study protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116670.
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    June 2026
  58. GUILLEN-SOLA A, Duarte E, Boza-Gomez R, Ramirez-Fuentes C, et al
    Prospective evaluation of atrial fibrillation-related stroke patients in rehabilitation programme (PEARL), clinical study for the 'Health virtual twins for the personalised management of stroke related to atrial fibrillation (TARGET)' project: a proto
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e118823.
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  59. KURODA T, Tanaka T, Saito S, Bhaskar S, et al
    Differential impact of smoking on intracerebral haemorrhage based on cerebral microbleed status: a case-control study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116158.
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  60. CLEARY O, Davison J, McBride O, Kennedy N, et al
    Exploring key stakeholder perceptions on the impact of younger stroke: a multinational, qualitative interview study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e114949.
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  61. SANCHEZ-BERMEJO L, Franco-Urbano MS, Milla-Ortega PJ, Perez-Marmol JM, et al
    Psychometric properties of the Role Checklist for Spanish-speaking stroke survivors.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e105421.
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  62. NAIRN B, Walz ID, Nikitas C, Kaski D, et al
    Investigating the feasibility and acceptability of the TeleRehabilitation of balance clinical and economic Decision Support System (TeleRehaB DSS) in adults at risk of falls: study protocol for a multicentre clinical trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e108821.
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  63. JIN B, Lin C, Wu C, Chen B, et al
    Protein biomarkers for predicting incident carotid plaque: a nested case-control study in the ChinaHEART cohort with transportability assessment in the UK Biobank.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e110220.
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  64. HALLENBERGER TJ, Willemse E, Bregere C, Ghosh N, et al
    Evolution of blood biomarkers reflective of brain tissue damage and inflammation in the perioperative course of intracerebral haemorrhage evacuation in a phase II proof-of-concept trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e111789.
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  65. RAJAH MR, Doubell AF, Herbst PG
    Morphological and functional evaluation of the left ventricle in severe aortic stenosis with afterload mismatch: a South African single-centre, cross-sectional cardiovascular MRI-based study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e118642.
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  66. SHUKKOOR AA, Turgeon RD, De Vera MA, Harrison M, et al
    Association of ischaemic stroke/TIA with subsequent oral anticoagulant adherence in patients with atrial fibrillation: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e112736.
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  67. SCARPINO M, Piccardi B, Nencioni A, Nazerian P, et al
    Diagnostic yield of electroencephalographyin the emergency department: protocol for the EMINENCE-M multicentre retrospective observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116956.
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  68. WANG L, Li S, Devereaux PJ, Lv H, et al
    Interventions for Silent Brain Infarction and Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders in Cardiovascular Surgery (INSPIRE): study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116246.
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  69. PURCELL S, Robinson K, O'Connor M, Salsberg J, et al
    Developing a core outcome set for intervention studies in post stroke cognitive impairment (COS-PSCI): a protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e108366.
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  70. LENG M, Dong Y, Liu B, Zhang X, et al
    Development and validation of the Good Limb Position Management Scale for Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia by Nurses: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e103851.
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  71. JUNGMANN M, Manschikow S, Honning A, Spohn F, et al
    Clinical relevance of intracranial stenosis as false-positive findings of a deep learning algorithm trained to detect large vessel occlusions: a retrospective cohort study of a supraregional stroke centre.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113081.
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  72. PINEDA JA, Diaz C, Plasse C, Ruiz de la Fuente JM, et al
    Use of ultrasound for early detection of ICU patients at risk of acquiring swallowing disorders: EIDAR, a prospective diagnostic study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e117547.
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  73. HASSAN S, Kagwanja N, Diallo B, Willis R, et al
    Feasibility of a community-based intervention for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in two rural populations in Kenya and The Gambia: IMPLEMENT-IHCoR feasibility study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e108926.
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  74. NAJIBI A, Bazmi S, Moradi M, Mohammadi Z, et al
    Association between hypertension status and severity and tinnitus: a cross-sectional analysis of the Fasa adult cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e109272.
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  75. BEAUCHAMP JES, Savitz SI, Sharrief A, Reininger BM, et al
    Behavioural activation for the prevention of poststroke depression in low-income older stroke survivors (LIVE WEL): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120452.
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  76. LI JL, Meng FL, Ma J, Wu JJ, et al
    Immersive virtual reality for cognitive rehabilitation in patients who had a stroke: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e118266.
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  77. NIELSEN V, Nielsen T, Petersen SR, Andrade Melchiori F, et al
    Underlying aetiology of acute intracerebral haemorrhage and associations between outcome measures, findings on initial computed tomography scan and ICH classification systems: an observational historical cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e115457.
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  78. KIM JD, Park SR, Chun JM, Seok JW, et al
    Towards precision vibration therapy for poststroke balance: a domain-specific systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120149.
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  79. DEL BRUTTO VJ, Leal G, Mera RM, Rumbea DA, et al
    Community-based social connection intervention programme to improve cardiovascular and brain health in older adults in rural Ecuador: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e118544.
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    May 2026
  80. NIES KPH, Ramaekers B, Bierens J, Auer DP, et al
    Risk-based selection for carotid revascularisation using the IMPROVE score versus standard care in symptomatic carotid artery disease: a model-based cost-effectiveness analysis using pooled-data.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e114391.
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  81. LETO N, Farbu E, Barach P, Bjorshol CA, et al
    Evaluating stroke recognition and prehospital quality metrics in emergency dispatch: a retrospective cohort study comparing mimics and confirmed strokes.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119267.
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  82. NAUDE CE, Janse Van Vuuren C, Smith R, Jansen A, et al
    Chronic stroke rehabilitation interventions in primary healthcare settings: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113302.
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  83. XU F, Wu S, Mao L, Pan S, et al
    Follow-up monitoring, rehabilitation status and hand function recovery in patients who had a stroke at 1 year after discharge (FOLLOW-STROKE-HAND): protocol for a longitudinal observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116644.
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  84. VOIT A, Elken A, Viigimaa M, Kalda R, et al
    Pragmatic trial assessing polygenic risk driven statin therapy for cardiovascular disease prevention: study protocol for the EE-PRS trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120048.
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  85. KUSEC A, Hobden G, Wright-Hughes A, Demeyere N, et al
    Feasibility and acceptability of ENhanced Reviews of PsychologIcal Changes (ENRICH) after stroke: protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116566.
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  86. VAN DER STELT CM, Cavanaugh R, Hula WD, Starns J, et al
    Adaptive balancing of effort, accuracy and response speed in anomia treatment for post-stroke aphasia in community-based settings in the USA: a within-subjects randomised controlled trial protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116172.
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  87. MAHMOODI T, Memari A, Seyedmirzaei H, Sajadi S, et al
    Virtual reality effects on dynamic stability of gait in stroke survivors: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to assess the role of user experience.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e107462.
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  88. FARRELL J, Nolan J, Lambert R, Torralbo A, et al
    Measurement of quality of stroke care with national electronic health records: a prospective cohort study during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e114881.
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  89. MCSWEEN MP, Dignam JK, Shrubsole K, Levine R, et al
    Type 3 hybrid effectiveness-implementation study implementing and evaluating the Comprehensive High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT) programme in Australian rehabilitation services: a protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e117575.
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  90. SIANTZ E, Casucci T, McFarland MM, Incze MA, et al
    Adaptations to the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for diverse clinical and cultural populations: a scoping review protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113565.
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  91. AMIR-BEHGHADAMI M, Gholipour K
    Basic management of life-threatening emergencies in primary healthcare centres: a systematic review protocol on obstacles and facilitators.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e106406.
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  92. SOORIYAARACHCHI P, Waller M, Nambiar V, Mohan D, et al
    Prevalence and risk factors of cognitive impairment among stroke survivors in India: an analysis of cross-sectional data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e111625.
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  93. KHORRAMROUZ F, Rae S, Kucab M, Uleryk EM, et al
    Effectiveness of interventions involving parents on children's eating behaviours: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e110727.
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  94. SPIVAK O, Lev-Shalem L, Yaari S, Adler L, et al
    Post-stroke depression management in the Israeli primary care setting: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116795.
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  95. OKITA S, Kitahara H, Shoji M, Sugawara T, et al
    Evaluation of the efficacy of empagliflozin in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic stenosis: protocol for a randomised, open-label, controlled study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e114537.
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  96. BROC N, Byczynski G, Dirren E, Carrera E, et al
    Maraviroc for Stroke Recovery (MASTER): protocol for a phase 2 double-blind placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e109554.
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    April 2026
  97. REYNOLDS MR, Pollit V, Schwamm L, Witte KK, et al
    Cost-effectiveness of an insertable cardiac monitor to detect atrial fibrillation in large- or small-vessel disease ischaemic stroke in the USA.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e103766.
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  98. KYLEN M, Falk Johansson M, McCarthy L, Meijering L, et al
    Enhancing Quality of Life for Individuals with Stroke (EQL): a study protocol for co-creating a social support and context-informed intervention to improve self-management, health and well-being in older adults recovering at home.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e110976.
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  99. LIU Z, Cheang I, Chen Y, Zhang M, et al
    Risk of severe cardiovascular events and incidence rate of cardiopulmonary events among patients with COPD in China: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e109712.
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  100. HAMED O, Wright S, Giskes K, Lowres N, et al
    General practitioner confidence and practices in oral anticoagulant use for atrial fibrillation in Australia: findings from a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e112305.
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    March 2026
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  112. YAO X, Pu J, Fan Y, Jiang X, et al
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  113. NAVARRO JC, Pedregosa BC 2nd, Belen AA, Gan RN, et al
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  114. CHEN Y, Yuan J, Li C, Wang H, et al
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  305. OUSSOREN FK, van Leeuwen RB, Schermer TR, Hensen EF, et al
    Risk factors and Occurrence of Small vessel disease in Acute sensorineural hearing Loss In the Elderly: protocol for a multicentre cross-sectional study.
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    ASPirin for Acute Pneumonia in the elderlY (ASPAPY): protocol of a multicentre randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
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  307. ZHU L, Xue ZK, Wu X, Zhang J, et al
    Development and validation of a risk prediction model for adverse outcomes in patients with suspected coronary artery disease and no significant stenosis on angiography: a retrospective cohort study.
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  308. BESSAGUET H, Fernandez B, Malejac V, Nerriere E, et al
    Effect of tibialis anterior focal muscle vibration for gait rehabilitation in hemiplegic individuals during the subacute phase after stroke: the NEUROVIB-AVC study protocol - a multicentric randomised controlled trial.
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    April 2025
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    Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia in hospitalised patients: study protocol for a prospective, randomised controlled trial.
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    March 2025
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  321. PAN X, Du W, Liu Z
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  322. ZHANG R, Hong J, Zheng X, Chen S, et al
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  323. Correction: Intra-arterial alteplase for acute ischaemic stroke after mechanical thrombectomy (PEARL): rationale and design of a multicentre, prospective, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomised controlled trial.
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  324. SPIEGELENBERG JP, Verburgt E, den Hertog H, de Laat KF, et al
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  325. TRAN KH, Akhtar N, Ali A, Joseph S, et al
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  326. DEJONG C, Durstenfeld MS, Davis JD, Wang CS, et al
    Delivering guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction as an over-encapsulated polypill: rationale and protocol for the COMBO-HF-X pilot crossover randomised clinical trial.
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  327. LIUZHUANG X, Yang S, Yang Y, Gu W, et al
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  328. ZHANG T, Zhou J, Zhang K, Zhang C, et al
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  334. JEFFRIES M, Abuzour ASM, Ashcroft D, Avery T, et al
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    February 2025
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    January 2025
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    Investigating the implementation of a Trial of Labour After Caesarean (TOLAC) delivery bundle with respect to decreasing caesarean delivery rates: a multisite quality improvement initiative.
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    The Protocol for the Multi-Ethnic, multi-centre raNdomised controlled trial of a low-energy Diet for improving functional status in heart failure with Preserved ejection fraction (AMEND Preserved).
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    December 2024
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    Effects of minocycline on patients with acute anterior circulation ischaemic stroke undergoing intravenous thrombectomy (MIST-A): the study protocol for a multicentre, prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint trial.
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    November 2024
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  397. TULI W, Teshome E, Jiru T
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    October 2024
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    September 2024
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    August 2024
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    July 2024
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    June 2024
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    May 2024
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    April 2024
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    March 2024
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  507. VAHLBERG BM, Eriksson S, Holmback U, Lundstrom E, et al
    Factors associated with changes in walking performance in individuals 3 months after stroke or TIA: secondary analyses from a randomised controlled trial of SMS-delivered training instructions in Sweden.
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    February 2024
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    Prospective study examining the impact of cerebral angiography on quantitative pupillometer values in the interventional radiology suite.
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  509. LOTT N, Douglas JL, Magnusson M, Gani J, et al
    Should intermittent pneumatic compression devices be standard therapy for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in major surgery? Protocol for a randomised clinical trial (IMPOSTERS).
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  510. GHAITH AK, El-Hajj VG, Atallah E, Rios Zermeno J, et al
    Impact of the pandemic and concomitant COVID-19 on the management and outcomes of middle cerebral artery strokes: a nationwide registry-based study.
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  511. BURLAKOTI A, Kumaratilake J, Taylor J, Henneberg M, et al
    Trend of cerebral aneurysms over the past two centuries: need for early screening.
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  512. BALLEGAARD ELF, Lindhard K, Lindhardt M, Peters CD, et al
    Protocol for a randomised controlled trial comparing warfarin with no oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation on chronic dialysis: the Danish Warfarin-Dialysis (DANWARD) trial.
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  513. SHAW L, Briscoe S, Nunns MP, Lawal HM, et al
    What is the quantity, quality and type of systematic review evidence available to inform the optimal prescribing of statins and antihypertensives? A systematic umbrella review and evidence and gap map.
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  514. MCCORMICK S, Jarvis JM, Terhorst L, Richardson A, et al
    Patient-report and caregiver-report measures of rehabilitation service use following acquired brain injury: a systematic review.
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  515. HERNANDEZ-PINILLA A, Clua-Espuny JL, Satue-Gracia EM, Palleja-Millan M, et al
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  516. BELANGER A, Beaudet L, Lapointe T, Houle J, et al
    Clinical and organisational quality indicators for the optimal management of acute ischaemic stroke in the era of thrombectomy: a scoping review and expert consensus study.
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  517. CARTON DE TOURNAI A, Herman E, Gathy E, Ebner-Karestinos D, et al
    Baby HABIT-ILE intervention: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial in infants aged 6-18 months with unilateral cerebral palsy.
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  518. ULEBERG B, Bonaa KH, Govatsmark RES, Olsen F, et al
    Exploring variation in timely reperfusion treatment in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in Norway: a national register-based cohort study.
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  519. WANG W, You M, Ma W, Yang Y, et al
    Effect of eye-tracking-based attention training for patients with poststroke cognitive impairment: a study protocol for a prospective, single-blinded, single-centre, randomised controlled trial in China.
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  520. SHIRAISHI Y, Ikemura N, Urashima M, Kohno T, et al
    Rationale and protocol of the LAQUA-HF trial: a factorial randomised controlled trial evaluating the effects of neurohormonal and diuretic agents on health-status reported outcomes in heart failure patients.
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  521. LEWIS J, Evison F, Doal R, Field J, et al
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  522. WEIGHTMAN M, Robinson B, Mitchell MP, Garratt E, et al
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  523. WANG X, Zhang ZX, Lin BL, Jiang H, et al
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  524. HUANG CY, Huang MC, Liao HH, Lin CL, et al
    Effect of acupuncture on ischaemic stroke in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a nationwide propensity score-matched study.
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  525. WANICHANON W, Ananchaisarp T, Buathong N, Choomalee K, et al
    Knowledge and attitude towards stroke among the population of one rural community in southern Thailand: a survey.
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  526. JU F, Yuan X, Sun H
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  527. LEE YJ, Taft A, Stevenson DK, Darmstadt GL, et al
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  528. ZHU F, Xu X, Jin M, Chen J, et al
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  529. KRISTJANSEN KA, Engel Krag A, Schmidt H, Holmich LR, et al
    Perioperative treatment with tranexamic acid in melanoma (PRIME): protocol for a Danish multicentre randomised controlled trial investigating the prognostic and treatment-related impact of the plasminogen-plasmin pathway.
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    January 2024
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    Impact of left atrial appendage thrombus location on diagnostic accuracy of cardiac CT: a single-centre case-control study.
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  531. FOSCHI M, Galante A, Ornello R, Necozione S, et al
    Point-Of-Care low-field MRI in acute Stroke (POCS): protocol for a multicentric prospective open-label study evaluating diagnostic accuracy.
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  532. CHAO X, Wang J, Dong Y, Fang Y, et al
    Neuroimaging of neuropsychological disturbances following ischaemic stroke (CONNECT): a prospective cohort study protocol.
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  533. LI D, Zhou M, Zha F, Long J, et al
    Association between N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and clinical outcomes in bedridden patients with stroke: a cross-sectional study.
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  534. KIM SG, Cho JM, Han K, Joo KW, et al
    Non-indicated initiation of proton pump inhibitor and risk of adverse outcomes in patients with underlying chronic kidney disease: a nationwide, retrospective, cohort study.
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  535. GRIFFITHS J, Fox L, Williamson PR
    Quantifying the carbon footprint of clinical trials: guidance development and case studies.
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  536. INAGUMA D, Tatematsu Y, Okamoto N, Ogata S, et al
    Multicentre, open-label, randomised, controlled trial to compare early intervention with calcimimetics and conventional therapy in preventing coronary artery calcification in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (UPCOMING): a study protocol.
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  537. BRAY EP, Georgiou RF, Hives L, Iqbal N, et al
    Non-pharmacological interventions for the reduction and maintenance of blood pressure in people with prehypertension: a systematic review protocol.
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  538. NAKAO YM, Nadarajah R, Shuweihdi F, Nakao K, et al
    Predicting incident heart failure from population-based nationwide electronic health records: protocol for a model development and validation study.
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  539. BRODERICK M, Burridge J, Demain S, Johnson L, et al
    Multicentre pilot randomised control trial of a self-directed exergaming intervention for poststroke upper limb rehabilitation: research protocol.
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  540. KILBRIDE C, Butcher T, Warland A, Ryan J, et al
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  541. GLARGAARD S, Thomsen JH, Logstrup BB, Schou M, et al
    Thoracentesis to alleviate pleural effusion in acute heart failure: study protocol for the multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled TAP-IT trial.
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  542. YUAN J, Yang L, Li M, Bai J, et al
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  543. LEITNER MA, Hubert GJ, Paternoster L, Leitner MI, et al
    Clinical outcome of rural in-hospital-stroke patients after interhospital transfer for endovascular therapy within a telemedical stroke network in Germany: a registry-based observational study.
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  544. DENG YM, Sun JJ, Gu HQ, Yang KX, et al
    Predictors of dysphagia screening and pneumonia among patients with intracerebral haemorrhage in China: a cross-sectional hospital-based retrospective study.
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  545. CARR E, Whiston A, O'Reilly S, O Donoghue M, et al
    Sequential multiple assignment randomised trial to develop an adaptive mobile health intervention to increase physical activity in people poststroke in the community setting in Ireland: TAPAS trial protocol.
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  546. ETMINANI F, Sandgren E, Holm J, Magnusson P, et al
    Randomised, siteless study to compare systematic atrial fibrillation screening using enrichment by a risk prediction model with standard care in a Swedish population aged >/= 65 years: CONSIDERING-AF study design.
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  547. LOK CE, Hemmelgarn BR, Moist LM, Polkinghorne K, et al
    Protection against Incidences of Serious Cardiovascular Events Study with daily fish oil supplementation in dialysis patients (PISCES): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
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  548. LESAINE E, Francis F, Domecq S, Miganeh-Hadi S, et al
    Social and clinical vulnerability in stroke and STEMI management during the COVID-19 pandemic: a registry-based study.
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    December 2023
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    Characterisation of internal tremors and vibration symptoms.
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  550. ZHANG Y, Jin Q, Ji C, Yuan P, et al
    Innovative Telerehabilitation Enhanced Care Programme (ITECP) in young and middle-aged patients with haemorrhagic stroke to improve exercise adherence: protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
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    Comparing the long-term outcomes in chronic coronary syndrome patients with prior ST-segment and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: findings from the TIGRIS registry.
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  553. LLOYD KE, Hall LH, Ziegler L, Foy R, et al
    Acceptability of aspirin for cancer preventive therapy: a survey and qualitative study exploring the views of the UK general population.
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  554. ESTIASARI R, Tiksnadi A, Tunjungsari D, Maharani K, et al
    Effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as adjunctive treatment for chronic headache in adults with clinically stable systemic lupus erythematosus (SHADE): a randomised double-blind multiarm sham controlled clinical trial.
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    Ischaemic stroke in patients with diabetes requiring urgent procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea: a retrospective, nationwide, population-based cohort study using data from the National Emergency Department Information System.
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    Perioperative change trajectories and predictors of swallowing function and swallowing-related quality of life in patients with oral cancer: a longitudinal observational study.
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    Effects of the different intensities of task-oriented training on the upper extremity motor function and self-care ability of stroke survivors: study protocol for a multiarm parallel-group randomised controlled trial in a tertiary hospital in China.
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    Make My Day: primary prevention of stroke using engaging everyday activities as a mediator of sustainable health - a randomised controlled trial and process evaluation protocol.
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    Cohort profile: a large EHR-based cohort with linked pharmacy refill and neighbourhood social determinants of health data to assess heart failure medication adherence.
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    November 2023
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    Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events associated with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a population with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with and without type 2 diabetes: a UK database analysis using the Clinical Practice R
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  564. SUN Y, Luo J, Gong H, Xu R, et al
    Comparison of drug-coated balloon angioplasty versus standard medical therapy on recurrent stroke and mortality rates among patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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    IC3 protocol: a longitudinal observational study of cognition after stroke using novel digital health technology.
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  566. LIU M, Zhao J, Li S, Han J, et al
    Early monitoring of intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke using wearable intelligent vital sign devices: protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational registry cohort study.
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  571. TSZE DS, Kuppermann N, Casper TC, Barney BJ, et al
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    Evaluation of ALBA device for upper extremity motor function in adults with subacute and chronic acquired brain injury: a randomised controlled trial protocol in a tertiary clinic of the metropolitan region of Chile.
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  573. LI J, Kong X, Wang J, Zhu H, et al
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  574. HU X, Xu H, Wang C, Wang Y, et al
    Early 6 months usage of single anTiplAtelet OR anTicoAgulant followed by single antiplatelet after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: protocol for a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled clinical trial.
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  575. SU X, Ma H, Lin S, Dou K, et al
    Safety and feasibility of a real-time electronic heart team decision-making approach in patients with complex coronary artery disease: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial (EHEART trial).
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  576. STARK K, O'Leary PRE, Sakita FM, Ford JS, et al
    Six month incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events among adults with HIV in northern Tanzania: a prospective observational study.
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  577. HU Z, Li W, Zhao G, Liang C, et al
    Postoperative stellate ganglion block to reduce myocardial injury after laparoscopic radical resection for colorectal cancer: protocol for a randomised trial.
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  579. LI X, Xing X, Yao N
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    Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with post-stroke epilepsy: protocol for an individual patient data meta-analysis from the International Post-stroke Epilepsy Research Repository (IPSERR).
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    The Canadian Study of Arterial Inflammation in Patients with Diabetes and Recent Vascular Events, Evaluation of Colchicine Effectiveness (CADENCE): protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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    Associations of anaemia with bleeding and thrombotic complications in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with warfarin: a registry-based nested case-control study.
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    October 2023
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    Protocol of the Berlin Long-term Observation of Vascular Events (BeLOVE): a prospective cohort study with deep phenotyping and long-term follow up of cardiovascular high-risk patients.
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  590. BOUGEARD M, Hauret I, Pelletier-Visa M, Plan-Paquet A, et al
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    Healthcare professionals' perspectives of the provision of, and challenges for, eating, drinking and psychological support post stroke: findings from semistructured interviews across India.
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    Anti-factor Xa level monitoring of low-molecular-weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in critically ill patients (AXaLPE): protocol of a randomised, open-label controlled clinical trial.
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    September 2023
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    Goal-directed versus outcome-based financial incentives for smoking cessation among low-income, hospitalised patients: rationale and design of the Financial Incentives for Smoking Treatment II (FIESTA II) randomised controlled trial.
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  601. MORITA Y, Yoshikawa T, Takahashi M
    Long working hours and risk of hypertensive intracerebral haemorrhage among Japanese workers claiming compensation for overwork-related intracerebral haemorrhage: an unmatched case-control study.
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    Soluble C-type lectin-like receptor 2 in stroke (CLECSTRO) study: protocol of a multicentre, prospective cohort of a novel platelet activation marker in acute ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack.
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  608. JOHANSSON JF, Shannon R, Mossabir R, Airlie J, et al
    Intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and improve outcomes after stroke (Get Set Go): a study protocol for the process evaluation of a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (RECREATE).
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  609. BADOZ M, Derimay F, Serzian G, Besutti M, et al
    Incidence of atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke with patent foramen ovale closure: protocol for the prospective, observational PFO-AF study.
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    August 2023
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    Effects of empagliflozin on cardiac structure, function and biomarkers in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: study protocol for a randomised, placebo-controlled prospective trial.
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    Impact of areal socioeconomic status on prehospital delay of acute ischaemic stroke: retrospective cohort study from a prefecture-wide survey in Japan.
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    July 2023
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  637. MESFIN AH, Gufue ZH, Alemayehu MA, Kedida BD, et al
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    PerIoperative iNflammatory reSponse assessment In hiGH-risk patienTs undergoing non-cardiac surgery (INSIGHT): study protocol of a prospective non-interventional observational study.
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    TeleRehabilitation with Aims to Improve Lower extremity recovery in community-dwelling individuals who have had a stroke: protocol for a multisite, parallel group, assessor-blinded, randomised attention-controlled trial.
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    June 2023
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  643. YUAN X, Chu Q, Chen K, Wang Y, et al
    Multicentre, randomised, double-blind, parallel controlled trial to investigate timing of platelet inhibition after coronary artery bypass grafting: TOP-CABG trial study.
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  644. ESTUPINAN-ROMERO F, Pinilla Dominguez J, Bernal-Delgado E
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    Feasibility of the Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform system of intervention for persons with brain injury in community-based rehabilitation: a pilot for a multiple-baseline design study.
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  646. BROWN L, Mossabir R, Harrison N, Lam N, et al
    Developing the evidence and associated service models to support older adults living with frailty to manage their pain and to reduce its impact on their lives: protocol for a mixed-method, co-design study (The POPPY Study).
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    May 2023
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    Evaluation of the effect of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate on arrhythmia-related cardiovascular outcomes in patients receiving chronic haemodialysis with hyperkalaemia: protocol for the multicentre, randomised, controlled DIALIZE-Outcomes study.
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    Train Smart Study: protocol for a randomised trial investigating the role of exercise training dose on markers of brain health in sedentary middle-aged adults.
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    Evaluating the implementation of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 (MPAI-4) in three rehabilitation settings in Quebec: a mixed-methods study protocol.
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    Impact of polyethylene glycol loxenatide on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes: study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (BALANCE-3).
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    Text message-based intervention, Keeping in Touch (KiT), to support youth as they transition to adult type 1 diabetes care: a protocol for a multisite randomised controlled superiority trial.
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    Effect and safety of C7 neurotomy at the intervertebral foramen in patients with chronic poststroke aphasia: a multicentre, randomised, controlled study protocol.
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    April 2023
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    Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to recover functionality after a transient ischaemic attack or a minor stroke: the 'Back to Normal' trial.
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    March 2023
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