Nutrition's impact on fatigue after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of nutritional supplementation on post-stroke fatigue, a common condition affecting stroke survivors. Twenty-four patients will be randomly assigned to either receive a nutritional supplement alongside their ongoing drug therapy or continue with standard rehabilitation without the supplement. The aim is to assess whether the addition of SiderAL® Med can improve energy levels and overall well-being in these patients. The study will take place at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS in Rome.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age greater than or equal to 5 years;
* Patients with ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke outcomes documented through neuroimaging techniques (magnetic resonance or computed tomography);
* Latency from the acute event between 1 and 6 months;
* Cognitive skills that allow you to carry out simple orders and understand the physiotherapist's instructions \[assessed through the Token Test (score ≥ 26.5)\];
* Ability to walk independently or with little assistance;
* Ability to understand and sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Vitamin D intake greater than 3000 IU/day;
* Therapy with Vitamin K antagonists;
* Conditions causing excess electrolytes in the blood;
* Diagnosis of metabolic mineral storage disorders (eg, hemochromatosis, Wilson);
* Dialysis patients;
* Systemic, neurological, cardiac pathologies that make walking risky or cause motor deficits;
* Oncological pathologies;
* Problems of an orthopedic or postural nature;
* Presence of plantar ulcers;
* Partial or total amputation of segments of the foot;
* Inability to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

• Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
  Roma, Rm, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Silvia Giovannini, MD, phD — Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
• Study coordinator: Silvia Giovannini, MD, phD
• Email: silvia.giovannini@policlinicogemelli.it
• Phone: +390630154382

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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.