Examining urinary disorders in stroke patients during rehabilitation
Assessment and Treatment of Urinary Disorders in Patients in the Subacute Phase After Stroke
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ljubljana) |
| Trial ID | NCT04078373 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are subacute patients who have experienced their first ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and are being transferred for inpatient rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients who had urinary incontinence prior to their stroke or have other significant medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Ljubljana
- 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
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.