Understanding Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults
Factors Affecting the Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: a Prospective Observational Study in Young Ischemic Stroke Patients Under 50 Years
This study looks at how different factors affect the quality of life for young adults under 50 who have had an ischemic stroke to see what helps them recover better over the first year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Palacky University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Olomouc) |
| Trial ID | NCT04839887 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify factors that affect the quality of life in young adults under 50 years old who have experienced an ischemic stroke. It will assess various predictors of health-related quality of life and evaluate changes over the first year of recovery using standardized neuropsychological tools and specific health-related quality of life measures. The study will involve two phases, starting with the validation of the Czech version of the Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 with 300 participants, followed by a deeper analysis with 200 enrolled patients. The approach combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods to gain comprehensive insights.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults aged 18-65 who have suffered an acute ischemic stroke.
Not a fit: Patients with transient ischemic attacks, hemorrhagic strokes, severe cognitive impairments, or significant communication disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation and self-management programs for young ischemic stroke survivors, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies focusing on stroke recovery, this specific approach targeting young ischemic stroke patients and their unique challenges is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Acute ischemic stroke * Age 18-65 years Exclusion Criteria: * Transient ischemic attack without progression to ischemic stroke * Haemorrhagic stroke * Severe cognitive impairment * Severe communication disorder (sensory aphasia with the inability to understand having been verified by a certified speech therapist) * Concomitant severe systemic illness * Impaired ability to understand the questionnaires
Where this trial is running
Olomouc
- Palacky University, Faculty of Health Sciences — Olomouc, Czechia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elena Gurkova, PhD — Palacky University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Elena Gurkova, PhD
- Email: elena.gurkova@upol.cz
- Phone: +420585632825
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.