Examining urinary disorders in stroke patients during rehabilitation
Official title: Assessment and Treatment of Urinary Disorders in Patients in the Subacute Phase After Stroke
Run by University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia · NCT04078373 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how urinary problems affect stroke patients during their rehabilitation to see how well different treatments work for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ljubljana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | October 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04078373 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are subacute patients who have experienced their first ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and are being transferred for inpatient rehabilitation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who had urinary incontinence prior to their stroke or have other significant medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on urinary disorders in subacute stroke patients who have been transferred from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation. It will include 100 patients who have experienced either ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, assessing their urinary function and treatment outcomes. Patients will be classified based on stroke type and location, and their neurological deficits and comorbidities will be recorded. Treatment for urinary disorders will follow established protocols, with regular assessments of continence and related complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management of urinary disorders in stroke patients, enhancing their rehabilitation outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on urinary disorders in stroke patients, this specific observational approach focusing on treatment outcomes in a rehabilitation setting is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * subacute patients after ischaemic or hemorrhagic stroke; * direct transfer from acute hospital to complex inpatient rehabilitation at our Institute. Exclusion Criteria: * incontinence before stroke; * previous brain injury or other brain disease; * previous bladder or prostate surgery; * inability to ambulate before stroke; * terminal disease with expected survival less than three months.
Where it's running
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University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nataša Bizovičar, MD, PhD — University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
- Study coordinator: Helena Burger, MD, PhD
- Email: helena.burger@ir-rs.si
- Phone: +386 1 4758440
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.