Assessing nutritional status in stroke patients during rehabilitation
Study of Nutritional Status in Subacute Stroke Patients Under Rehabilitation Treatment
This study is testing how nutrition and dietary habits affect recovery in stroke patients during their rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roma, RM) |
| Trial ID | NCT06096350 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Nutristroke2 initiative focuses on evaluating the nutritional status, dietary intake, dysphagia, stroke-related sarcopenia, and systemic oxidative status in patients who have experienced a subacute stroke. This observational study will assess these factors before and after rehabilitation treatment to understand their correlation with rehabilitation outcomes. The study employs various interventions, including robotic-assisted interventions, hematochemical analysis, and nutritional assessments to gather comprehensive data on the patients' conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include stroke patients (both hemorrhagic and ischemic) who are within six months of their stroke event and possess sufficient cognitive and language skills.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of previous strokes, significant cognitive disorders, or other complications that interfere with rehabilitation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients by addressing malnutrition and related complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated the importance of nutritional assessment in stroke rehabilitation, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * stroke patients (hemorrhagic or ischemic) documented through Magnetic Resonance -Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT); * time since stroke event within 6 months * sufficient cognitive and language skills to understand the instructions related to the administration of the assessment scales and to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * presence of a previous stroke based on the medical history; * behavioral and cognitive disorders that may interfere with the therapeutic activity; * other orthopedic or neurological complications that may interfere with the rehabilitation protocol; * inability to understand and sign informed consent; * the presence of pacemakers (for interference with bioimpedance measures).
Where this trial is running
Roma, RM
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Santa Maria della Provvidenza Center — Roma, Rm, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: IRENE APRILE, MD, PhD — Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
- Study coordinator: IRENE APRILE, MD, PhD
- Email: iaprile@dongnocchi.it
- Phone: +390633086553
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.