Stroke
Conditions
Brief summary
The overall aim of the project is to gain insight in sensory deficits and recovery patterns in the upper limb post stroke and its association with brain lesion localisation. Furthermore, the investigators will identify associations of deficits in sensory modalities with upper limb impairments, activities and participation at different time points after stroke. Identification of the sensory deficits, along with further insights in their relation with objective neurophysiological and neuroanatomical measures will contribute to the amelioration of goal-setting for the rehabilitation of upper extremity function after stroke. These functions are indispensable during several daily activities as well in different sports and leisure activities. This project is an important step towards a better delineating of treatment interventions for the upper limb and to a better guiding of individual needs for post-stroke treatment in the future.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
Sponsors
KU Leuven
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* first-ever stroke as defined by WHO * ≤ 5 days post stroke * motor impairment and/or a sensory impairment * ≥ 18 years old * sufficient cooperation to execute evaluations
Exclusion criteria
* other neurological impairments such as previous stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis (these might affect sensory ability independently of the stroke) * stroke-like symptoms caused by subdural hematoma, tumour, encephalitis or trauma * no informed consent * pre-stroke Barthel Index \< 95 out of 100 points (to be able to distinguish between pre-existing disabilities and disabilities resulting from the stroke)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in sensory function in upper limb from baseline up to 6 months post stroke | 6 months post stroke |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in motor function in upper limb from baseline up to 6 months post stroke | 6 months post stroke |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| activity measure | 6 months post stroke | The investigators will use the ABILHAND Questionnaire, a measure of how well the hemiplegic arm and hand can be used in daily activities. |
| Activity measure | 6 months after stroke | The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) will be used to investigate the use of the hemiplegic arm in bimanual tasks after stroke. |
| Participation measure | 6 months after stroke | The quality of life will be measured using the Stroke Impact Scale. |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed