Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
stroke rehabilitation, outcome, barthel-index, geriatrics, elderly
Brief summary
The homeopathic remedy 'naja-comp' will improve functional outcome measured by the Barthel-Index. The homeopathic remedy 'naja-comp' will decrease complications during geriatric rehabilitation measured by rate of unplanned discharge to hospital.
Detailed description
Secondary outcome for functional improvement are Scandinavian Stroke Scale, 4D+S-Scale and Timed-Up&Go-Test.
Interventions
DRUGNaja-comp.
homeopathic remedy
DRUGPlacebo
s.c. injection of NaCl-solution three times a week
Sponsors
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* stroke within 60 days after onset
Exclusion criteria
* stroke by injury or tumor * stroke older than 60 days * missing consent for participation * participation at other clinical trials
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| barthel-index | baseline, 21st day of rehabilitation |
| rate of unplanned discharge to hospital care | until day 21 of rehabilitation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Scandinavian Stroke Scale, 4D+S-Scale, Timed-Up&Go-Test | baseline, 21st day of rehabilitation |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed