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Evolution of Walking Abilities in Subacute Stroke Patients Hospitalized in Neurorehabilitation Center

This research is an observational study focusing on people who have recently had a stroke and are staying in a rehabilitation center. Researchers are observing and tracking how well these patients recover their walking skills. They will follow them for up to six months after their stroke. The main goal is to understand the different ways people improve their walking during this important recovery period. This information could help doctors and therapists provide better support and rehabilitation plans in the future. It's about learning more about the natural process of getting back on your feet after a stroke.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Clinique Les Trois Soleils

Enrolment target

400

Start

26 Mar 2024

Estimated completion

01 Apr 2028

Stroke Gait, Hemiplegic

What is this study about?

This study is about understanding how people learn to walk again after having a stroke. When someone has a stroke, it can sometimes affect their ability to move, especially on one side of their body. This study focuses specifically on walking.

Researchers are looking at patients who are in a neurorehabilitation center, which is a special hospital unit where people go to get therapies to help them recover. The study will observe these patients for up to six months after their stroke to see how their walking abilities change and improve over time. It's like watching someone learn to ride a bike – you see how they start, how they practice, and how they get better. This study wants to do the same for walking after a stroke.

By carefully watching and recording how patients recover, doctors and scientists can learn more about the recovery process. This knowledge can then be used to help future stroke patients get the best possible care and rehabilitation to improve their walking as much as they can. It's about finding out what works best and when.

Key takeaways

This study observes how walking improves after a stroke.
It focuses on patients in rehabilitation centers for up to six months.
No new treatments are given; it's about understanding natural recovery.
Your standard rehabilitation care will not change.
Findings could help improve future stroke care.

Who may be eligible?

This study is open to adults aged 18 or older who are currently staying in a rehabilitation center because they recently had a stroke. You also need to be part of a social security scheme, which is how healthcare is funded in the UK.

However, some people might not be able to join. If you already had a brain problem that affected your walking before your stroke, or if you couldn't walk at all before your stroke, you wouldn't be able to take part. Also, if you have a serious illness that doctors expect to worsen significantly within the next six months, this study might not be right for you.

Finally, if you don't wish to take part, or if you are under legal protection (meaning someone else makes decisions for you), you would not be included in this study.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Have you recently had a stroke and are currently in a rehabilitation center?
Are you eligible for social security (such as the NHS)?
Did you walk independently before your stroke?
Do you feel comfortable taking part in this study?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This is an 'observational' study. This means you wouldn't be given any new treatments or medicines. Instead, the doctors and researchers would simply observe your progress as you go through your usual stroke rehabilitation program. They would regularly check and record how your walking abilities are improving over time. This would involve assessments and observations during your stay at the rehabilitation center and up to six months after your stroke. Your participation would last for this six-month period, but it primarily involves allowing researchers to gather information about your standard care and recovery.

Potential risks and benefits

Participating in this study involves very little risk because you will be receiving your usual care, and no new treatments are being tested on you. The main benefit is that you would be contributing valuable information that could help improve care for future stroke patients. You have the right to change your mind and withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (3)

Le Normandy
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Granville, France· Recruiting
Clinique Les Trois Soleils
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Boissise-le-Roi, France· Recruiting
La Clinique Les Trois Soleils
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Boissise-le-Roi, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'subacute stroke'?

Subacute stroke refers to the time period after a stroke, typically weeks to months, when recovery is actively happening.

What does 'observational study' mean?

It means researchers are just watching and recording what happens naturally during your recovery, not giving you any new treatments.

Will this study change my usual rehabilitation?

No, you will receive the same rehabilitation you would normally get. The study just gathers information about it.

How long will I be involved in the study?

The study will follow your progress for up to six months after your stroke.

Will my information be kept private?

Yes, all your personal and medical information will be kept strictly confidential and anonymous.

How to find out more

Anne-Gaëlle Grosmaire

ag.grosmaire@les-trois-soleils.fr +33164717372 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.