Observing recovery patterns in stroke survivors
Prognostic Recovery Observations and Guidance for Evaluating Stroke Survivors
This study looks at how different factors right after a stroke affect how well survivors recover over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS San Raffaele Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06465758 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on understanding the acute prognostic factors that influence functional recovery in stroke survivors. It aims to describe various recovery patterns based on clinical characteristics identified shortly after a stroke. Participants will undergo validated functional and clinical assessments at multiple time points: three months, six months, and one year post-stroke, without any interventions that could disrupt standard clinical practice. The study is conducted at the stroke unit of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a confirmed haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke within 3 to 10 days.
Not a fit: Patients with transient ischaemic attacks or significant pre-existing disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into predicting recovery outcomes for stroke survivors, potentially guiding personalized rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in identifying prognostic factors for stroke recovery, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 * Haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke confirmed by a clinical diagnosis and by brain imaging * NIHSS item 5-6 ≥1 * 3 to 10 days post-stroke Exclusion Criteria: * Transient ischaemic attack * Premorbid Modified Rankin Scale ≥ 4 * Acute orthopaedic complications * Inability to give informed consent
Where this trial is running
Milan
- IRCCS San Raffaele — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Raffaella Chieffo, MD, PhD
- Email: chieffo.raffaella@hsr.it
- Phone: 0226432755
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.