Exploring the impact of sleep on motor learning after stroke
Investigating Consolidation of Motor Learning in the Context of Recovery After Stroke
This study looks at how sleep quality affects the recovery and movement skills of people who have had a stroke in their arm.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Oxford Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oxford) |
| Trial ID | NCT05746260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between sleep disruption and clinical motor outcomes in individuals recovering from stroke affecting the upper limb. It aims to determine if variations in sleep quality during the sub-acute phase of stroke influence motor learning consolidation and subsequent recovery. Participants will be recruited within one month of stroke onset, and their sleep measures, demographic factors, and other relevant covariates will be analyzed to understand their impact on motor outcomes. The study employs a longitudinal design to track changes over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a stroke affecting the upper limb within the past month.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological conditions affecting movement, such as Parkinson's disease or Multiple Sclerosis, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance recovery outcomes for stroke patients by addressing sleep quality.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between sleep and recovery after stroke is being explored, this specific approach focusing on motor learning consolidation is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study OR a positive opinion from a consultee is provided by a family member or carer (relative or friend) willing to provide personal consultee (PC) advice * Aged 18 years or above * Within 1 month of onset of stroke affecting the upper limb as confirmed by clinical diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Other neurological condition affecting movement (such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis)
Where this trial is running
Oxford
- Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) — Oxford, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heidi Johansen-Berg, Professor — University of Oxford
- Study coordinator: Melanie K Fleming, Dr
- Email: melanie.fleming@ndcn.ox.ac.uk
- Phone: 01865 611 461
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.