Nutritional Status in Subacute Stroke Patients Under Rehabilitation 2.0

Launched by FONDAZIONE DON CARLO GNOCCHI ONLUS · Oct 20, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The Nutristroke 2 study is looking into how nutrition affects stroke patients who are in rehabilitation. Researchers have found that many patients recovering from a stroke may not be getting the right nutrition, which can impact their recovery. This trial will assess various factors, including patients' eating habits, any difficulties they have swallowing (dysphagia), muscle loss related to stroke (sarcopenia), and overall health before and after they receive rehabilitation treatment.

To participate in this study, you must have had a stroke within the last six months, confirmed by medical imaging tests like MRI or CT scans. You should also be able to understand instructions and give consent to participate. The study is open to all adults aged 65 and older. If you join, you can expect to undergo assessments related to your nutritional status and health, helping researchers understand how these factors relate to your recovery after a stroke. This important research aims to improve rehabilitation outcomes and overall care for stroke patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • stroke patients (hemorrhagic or ischemic) documented through Magnetic Resonance -Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT);
• • time since stroke event within 6 months
• • sufficient cognitive and language skills to understand the instructions related to the administration of the assessment scales and to sign informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • presence of a previous stroke based on the medical history;
• • behavioral and cognitive disorders that may interfere with the therapeutic activity;
• • other orthopedic or neurological complications that may interfere with the rehabilitation protocol;
• • inability to understand and sign informed consent;
• • the presence of pacemakers (for interference with bioimpedance measures).