Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ljubljana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2019
Main results expectedOctober 2026
Study endsOctober 2026
Registry record updatedJune 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT04078373 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.