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Magnesium and Cognition After Stroke

Relationship Between Magnesium Concentration in Blood and Kognitive Functions After Stroke

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05132517
Enrollment
80
Registered
2021-11-24
Start date
2022-10-26
Completion date
2027-09-30
Last updated
2026-04-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cognition, Magnesium, Neurologic Disorder, Stroke

Brief summary

Cognitive impairments such as memory impairments, word-finding difficulties, compromised orientation and perception are often observed in stroke patients. Low serum-mg-concentrations are associated with cognitive impairments in ischemic stroke patients one month after stroke onset. It is not clear, if cognitive impairments after stroke is caused by the mg-deficiency or by the stroke itself. Until now, no studies investigating the relationship between mg-concentration, stroke severity and cognition during treatment course are available. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between mg-concentration and cognition of stroke patients.

Detailed description

Stroke patients admitted to the stroke unit will be included. Initial mg-concentration in serum as well as stroke related measures (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Scandinavian Stroke Scale, modified Rankin Scale) will be ealuated. Moreover, the cognitive abilities of the patient will be assessed within the first three days via the Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening for stroke patients as well as the Mini Mental Status Test. During stroke rehabilitation mg-level, stroke related measures (NIHSS,SSS,MRS) as well as the cognitive tests (MMST,KöpSS) will be re-assed after 4 weeks, 3 month as well as at study end, which is defined as discharge from the clinic (death, transfer to another hospital without return after 4 weeks, discharge to long-term nursing/ home/hospice). Attention-network of stroke patients are measeared if the patient undergo a MRi scan. In this study following questions will be assessed: 1. What is the incidence of cognitive impairments in stroke patients? 1. Are there differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients? 2. Are there age and/or gender differences? 2. Are there differences regarding the mg-concentration at admission in comparison to the follow-up (week 4 after admission, 3 month after admission) and between patients with/without cognitive impairments? 3. Is there a correlation between the mg-concentration and the stroke severity? 4. Is there a correlation between the scores of the different cognitive tests (MMST and KöpSS)? 5. Is there an association between the stroke severity, the cognitive impairments (KöpSS) and the neuronal attention network?

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTKölner Neuropsychologische Screening für Schlaganfall-Patienten

The cognitive state of the patient is measure by the Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening (KöpSS) and by the Mini Mental Status Test (MMST). The MMST is a popular often used test, which makes comparisons to other international studies possible. However, even though this test was specifically designed for stroke patients, it has a limited sensibility. Thus the KöpSS is being used as an additional test demonstrating satisfactory sensibility and specificity. It is suitable for acute and subacute strokes and covers all stroke relevant domains.

Sponsors

BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* ischemic/hemmorhagic stroke * written consent form

Exclusion criteria

* pre-existing dementia or cognitive impairment before stroke onset * pre-existing mental disorder (depression) or present/prior long-term treatment (\> 6 months) with psychotropic drugs * pre-existing malign tumor disease * participation in another clinical trial within the past 30 days * pregnancy or breastfeeding

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Serum mg-concentrationday 1This study defines a reference value ranging from 1,8 to 2,53 mg/dl.
Change from Serum mg-concentration from admission at day 28day 28This study defines a reference value ranging from 1,8 to 2,53 mg/dl.
Change from Serum mg-concentration from admission at day 72day 72This study defines a reference value ranging from 1,8 to 2,53 mg/dl.
Change from Serum mg-concentration from admission at study endup to 6 monthThis study defines a reference value ranging from 1,8 to 2,53 mg/dl.
Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening für Schlaganfall-Patienten (KöpSS)day 3The score ranges from 0 to 108 points. If all subtest can be performed, a score \<98 points identify an impaired cognition.
Change from Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening für Schlaganfall-Patienten (KöpSS) at day 28day 28The score ranges from 0 to 108 points. If all subtest can be performed, a score \<98 points identify an impaired cognition.
Change from Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening für Schlaganfall-Patienten (KöpSS) at day 72day 72The score ranges from 0 to 108 points. If all subtest can be performed, a score \<98 points identify an impaired cognition.
Change from Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening für Schlaganfall-Patienten (KöpSS) at study endup to 6 monthThe score ranges from 0 to 108 points. If all subtest can be performed, a score \<98 points identify an impaired cognition.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scaleday 10-5 points: mild stroke; 6-14 points: moderate stroke; 15- 24 points: severe stroke; ≥25 points: very severe stroke
Change from National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at day 3day 30-5 points: mild stroke; 6-14 points: moderate stroke; 15- 24 points: severe stroke; ≥25 points: very severe stroke
Change from National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at day 28day 280-5 points: mild stroke; 6-14 points: moderate stroke; 15- 24 points: severe stroke; ≥25 points: very severe stroke
Change from National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at day 72day 720-5 points: mild stroke; 6-14 points: moderate stroke; 15- 24 points: severe stroke; ≥25 points: very severe stroke
Change from National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at study endup to 6 month0-5 points: mild stroke; 6-14 points: moderate stroke; 15- 24 points: severe stroke; ≥25 points: very severe stroke
Lenght of stayup to 6 monthLenght of stay will be assesse at discharge.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mini Mental State Test (MMST)day 330 - 28 points no dementia; 27 - 25 points mild cognitive decline; 24 - 18 points mild dementia; 17 - 10 points moderate dementia; \< 10 points severe dementia
Change from Mini Mental State Test (MMST) at day 28day 2830 - 28 points no dementia; 27 - 25 points mild cognitive decline; 24 - 18 points mild dementia; 17 - 10 points moderate dementia; \< 10 points severe dementia
Change from Mini Mental State Test (MMST) at day 72day 7230 - 28 points no dementia; 27 - 25 points mild cognitive decline; 24 - 18 points mild dementia; 17 - 10 points moderate dementia; \< 10 points severe dementia
Change from Mini Mental State Test (MMST) at study endup to 6 month30 - 28 points no dementia; 27 - 25 points mild cognitive decline; 24 - 18 points mild dementia; 17 - 10 points moderate dementia; \< 10 points severe dementia
Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)day 10 - No symptoms; 1 - No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms; 2 - Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities; 3 - Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted; 4 - Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted; 5 - Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent; 6 - Dead.
Change from Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) at day 3day 30 - No symptoms; 1 - No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms; 2 - Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities; 3 - Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted; 4 - Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted; 5 - Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent; 6 - Dead.
Change from Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) at day 28day 280 - No symptoms; 1 - No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms; 2 - Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities; 3 - Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted; 4 - Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted; 5 - Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent; 6 - Dead.
Change from Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) at day 72day 720 - No symptoms; 1 - No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms; 2 - Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities; 3 - Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted; 4 - Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted; 5 - Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent; 6 - Dead.
Change from Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) at study endup to 6 month0 - No symptoms; 1 - No significant disability. Able to carry out all usual activities, despite some symptoms; 2 - Slight disability. Able to look after own affairs without assistance, but unable to carry out all previous activities; 3 - Moderate disability. Requires some help, but able to walk unassisted; 4 - Moderately severe disability. Unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance, and unable to walk unassisted; 5 - Severe disability. Requires constant nursing care and attention, bedridden, incontinent; 6 - Dead.
Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS)day 1Sum score range from 0 to 58 in the edited version,with 0 indicating severe neurological deficits and 58 indicating no neurological deficits.
Change from Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) at day 3day 3Sum score range from 0 to 58 in the edited version,with 0 indicating severe neurological deficits and 58 indicating no neurological deficits.
Change from Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) at day 28day 28Sum score range from 0 to 58 in the edited version,with 0 indicating severe neurological deficits and 58 indicating no neurological deficits.
Change from Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) at day 72day 72Sum score range from 0 to 58 in the edited version,with 0 indicating severe neurological deficits and 58 indicating no neurological deficits.
Change from Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) at study endup to 6 monthSum score range from 0 to 58 in the edited version,with 0 indicating severe neurological deficits and 58 indicating no neurological deficits.
Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index (ERBI)day 1Sum score range from -325 to 100 points,with 100 indicating independence in the activity of daily living.
Change from Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index (ERBI) at day 3day 3Sum score range from -325 to 100 points,with 100 indicating independence in the activity of daily living.
Change from Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index (ERBI) at day 28day 28Sum score range from -325 to 100 points,with 100 indicating independence in the activity of daily living.
Change from Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index (ERBI) at day 72day 72Sum score range from -325 to 100 points,with 100 indicating independence in the activity of daily living.
Change from Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index (ERBI) at study endup to 6 monthSum score range from -325 to 100 points,with 100 indicating independence in the activity of daily living.
International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) Assessmentday 1A core set consisting of 20 ICF items is used. The severity of each item is scored with zero ("no impairment") to four ("complete impairment").
Change from International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) Assessment at day 28day 28A core set consisting of 20 ICF items is used. The severity of each item is scored with zero ("no impairment") to four ("complete impairment").
Change from International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) Assessment at day 72day 72A core set consisting of 20 ICF items is used. The severity of each item is scored with zero ("no impairment") to four ("complete impairment").
Change from International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) Assessment at study endup to 6 monthA core set consisting of 20 ICF items is used. The severity of each item is scored with zero ("no impairment") to four ("complete impairment").
Early Functional Abilities (EFA)day 1Sum score range from 20 to 100 points,with 100 indicating no impairement.
Change from Early Functional Abilities (EFA) at day 28day 28Sum score range from 20 to 100 points,with 100 indicating no impairement.
Change from Early Functional Abilities (EFA) at day 72day 72Sum score range from 20 to 100 points,with 100 indicating no impairement.
Change from Early Functional Abilities (EFA) at study endup to 6 monthSum score range from 20 to 100 points,with 100 indicating no impairement.
Adverse events and complicationsup to 6 monthAll adverse events and complications will be documened.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

CONTACTSimone B Schmidt, Dr.
si.schmidt@nkho.de0049 5152 781 215
CONTACTJens D Rollnik, Prof.
0049 5152 781 231
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSimone B Schmidt, Dr.

BDH-Clinic Hessisch Oldendorf

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 21, 2026