Stroke and quality of life study with caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at quality of life for people who have had a recent stroke or mini-stroke, and their caregivers. You and a close relative or friend both take part in interviews and surveys over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have or a loved one had a TIA (mini-stroke), ischemic stroke, or brain bleed within the last 28 days.
- You have a caregiver (family member or friend) who is also willing to take part.
- You haven't taken steroid medications like prednisone in the last 3 months.
- If you are in the control group: you have no disability and either never had a stroke or had one more than 3 years ago.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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