The goal of this longitudinal observational study is to learn the course of recovery after stroke. Specifically, in this study we will learn and describe the changes in cognitive, motor and sensory function over time in stroke patients.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* \>18 years of age
* Independent in all activities of daily living before the stroke.
* In- and out-patients at Adi-Negev Nahalat-Eran rehabilitation center, with first ever stroke, or with a recurrent stroke that did not lead to disability (were independent in ADL before the second stroke).
* Medically stable
* Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of any degenerative neurological condition, neuropathy, myopathy or Polio that are not secondary to stroke, excluding diabetic related changes.
* Traumatic brain injury and/or extra-cerebral hemorrhage.
* Significant psychiatric condition, including alcoholism and drug abuse.
* Any severe orthopedic condition (such as amputation or severe pain that limits activity) or chronic pain syndrome.
* Participation in another interventional study.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) — Baseline (<3weeks), 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year Fugl-Meyer Assessment:
Motor score is on a 0-100 scale. High score is better.
Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) — Baseline (<3weeks), 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year Action Research Arm Test Score is on a 0-57 scale. High score is better.
10-meter walk test (10MWT) — Baseline (<3weeks), 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year Outcome is the average walking velocity over 10 meters. Measured in m/sec.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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