Taiwan Post-Stroke Disability Study (NCT06772194) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Taiwan Post-Stroke Disability Study
Taiwan2,000 participantsStarted 2024-10-21
Plain-language summary
Stroke remains a major health issue in Taiwan, being the fourth leading cause of death and the top cause of disability. While past research has focused on functional outcomes at three months post-stroke, stroke can cause a range of disabilities in areas such as motor function, swallowing, cognition, depression, and epilepsy.
This study will investigate these disabilities by enrolling 2,000 acute stroke patients (both ischemic and hemorrhagic) from 10 medical centers across Taiwan. Data will be collected at three key points: at enrollment, three months, and twelve months post-stroke, using surveys, assessments, imaging, and blood samples. The aim is to examine the prevalence, risk factors, and long-term changes of post-stroke disabilities, ultimately seeking ways to reduce the health burden of stroke in Taiwan.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ischemic stroke confirmed by MRI, or hemorrhagic stroke diagnosed by CT or MRI.
. Age ≥ 18 years.
. Pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0, 1, or 2.
. Post-stroke mRS score of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 at enrollment.
. Able to undergo cognitive function screening and other scale assessments within 30 days post-stroke.
Exclusion criteria
. Transient ischemic stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of patients with recurrent stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke