Studies quality of life in young adults after ischemic stroke
Observes factors affecting daily wellbeing in adults under 50 after a stroke.
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Registry title: Factors Affecting the Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults
Key facts
- Where
- Olomouc, CzechiaSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT04839887, who can take part
Where in Czechia
- Palacky University, Faculty of Health SciencesOlomouc, CzechiaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Elena Gurkova
- Trial code
- NCT04839887
- Record updated
- 4 April 2024
- Original description
Despite a generally favourable 3-month functional outcome and a very low mortality, young ischemic stroke (IS) patients face to reduced quality of life associated with a complexity of problems or "invisible dysfunctions" after IS. Better identification and understanding to these factors may improve stroke rehabilitation and stroke self-management programmes, wich will lead to better stroke recovery. The aim of the study is to assess the predictors of the health-related quality of life in young patients under 50 years after ischemic stroke, and to to evaluate specific changes in different dimensions of health-related quality of life during the first year of post-stroke recovery using a standardized battery of neuropsychological tools and stroke specific health-related quality of life measures. In the first phase of the study, 300 IS patients will be enrolled for the validation of the Czech version of the the Stroke Impact Scale 3.0. In the second phase of study, 200 enrolled IS patients (100 young IS patients < 50 years and 100 IS patients of 50-65 years) will undergo a serial of structured and standardized questionnaires during scheduled outpatients' controls three, six and 12 months after IS. In the third phase of study, twenty young IS patients < 50 years will undergo an in-depth, semi-structured interview with explanatory questions that will allow a detailed understanding of the patient's experience. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study design will be used.Read full original descriptionShow less
Factors Affecting the Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: a Prospective Observational Study in Young Ischemic Stroke Patients Under 50 Years
Despite a generally favourable 3-month functional outcome and a very low mortality, young ischemic stroke (IS) patients face to reduced quality of life associated with a complexity of problems or "invisible dysfunctions" after IS. Better identification and understanding to these factors may improve stroke rehabilitation and stroke self-management programmes, wich will lead to better stroke recovery. The aim of the study is to assess the predictors of the health-related quality of life in young patients under 50 years after ischemic stroke, and to to evaluate specific changes in different dimensions of health-related quality of life during the first year of post-stroke recovery using a standardized battery of neuropsychological tools and stroke specific health-related quality of life measures. In the first phase of the study, 300 IS patients will be enrolled for the validation of the Czech version of the the Stroke Impact Scale 3.0. In the second phase of study, 200 enrolled IS patients (100 young IS patients < 50 years and 100 IS patients of 50-65 years) will undergo a serial of structured and standardized questionnaires during scheduled outpatients' controls three, six and 12 months after IS. In the third phase of study, twenty young IS patients < 50 years will undergo an in-depth, semi-structured interview with explanatory questions that will allow a detailed understanding of the patient's experience. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study design will be used.
Inclusion: Acute ischemic stroke; Age 18-65 years.
Exclusion: Concomitant severe systemic illness; 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); Impaired ability to understand the questionnaires.