This study will include stroke patients aged 18-80 years and their caregivers. Demographic data such as age, height, weight, and comorbidities will be recorded, along with stroke-specific characteristics including duration of stroke, affected side, lesion location, and etiology. Patients' functional status will be assessed using the Modified Rankin Scale, Brunnstrom Stages, and the Modified Barthel Index, while ambulation status will be documented with the Holden Scale. Caregivers will complete the Insomnia Severity Index to assess the severity of sleep disturbances and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to evaluate anxiety and depressive symptoms. Caregiver burden will be measured using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale. The study aims to investigate the relationship between caregivers' mood, insomnia severity, and caregiver burden.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-80 years.
* Clinical diagnosis of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic; first-ever or recurrent).
* Ability of both the patient and caregiver to communicate in Turkish and participate in evaluations (mRS, Brunnstrom, Modified Barthel Index, Holden).
* Caregiver must have been the primary caregiver for the patient for at least 1 month.
* Willingness of both the patient and caregiver to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
* Inability to communicate effectively due to severe aphasia or severe cognitive impairment.
* Terminal illness (life expectancy \< 6 months).
* Inability to reliably complete questionnaires due to a psychiatric disorder.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS) — Baseline Measures the perceived caregiver burden related to physical, emotional, social, and financial strain.
Score Range: 0-88
Higher scores indicate higher caregiver burden.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul
Turkey (Türkiye)
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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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