Functional Characterisation of Post-stroke Fatigue: a Cross-sectional Study

Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentOctober 25, 2018

ConditionsStroke Stroke Sequelae

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Stroke
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Enrollment: 100
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
Last Updated: 6 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Post-stroke fatigue is highly prevalent and disabling. However, its causes and consequences in the chronic phase are not fully understood. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to explore functional correlates of post-stroke fatigue in the chronic phase.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

October 25, 2018

End Date

May 2020

Last Updated

6 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Mini Mental State Evaluation \> 24
•Stroke \> 6 months ago

Exclusion Criteria

•Current active infection
•Multiple stroke
•Other affection of the central nervous system
•Medication potentially inducing severe fatigue
•Hospital admission during last month
•Severe Apraxia
•Severe Aphasia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)

Time Frame: assessment during 1 day study visit

9-item fatigue scale (Score/7) Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 7 An average score greater than or equal to four signifies pathological fatigue

Secondary Outcomes

Pittsburgh Sleep quality index(assessment during 1 day study visit)
ACTIVLIM specific to patients with stroke(assessment during 1 day study visit)
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)(assessment during 1 day study visit)
6-minute walk test(assessment during 1 day study visit)
Neuromuscular Fatigability Index(assessment during 1 day study visit)