Is cerebral angiography a requirement for the trial?
A. No, angiography is not necessary for the trial. It should be performed only if clinically indicated. If, an angiogram, done after randomisation, reveals an underlying aneurysm of arteriovenous malformation , trial follow-up will continue but the patient will also be analysed in a separate category. Q. How do we join the trial? A. Trial participation is a three step process. 1) Complete an application form and return it to the STICH office. 2) Obtain local ethical approval for trial participation. 3) Complete the agreement to conduct the trial according to the protocol. Once these steps have been completed the centre will be fully registered and a trial pack will be sent to you. This contains all the information you will need to run the trial at your centre. Q. How do I use the randomisation service? A. The randomisation service for STICH II is an automated telephone-based service that works 24 hours a day. To randomise a patient your centre must be fully registered with the trial. O
