fatigue after stroke PSF
Conditions
Interventions
In this study patients will be given Cognitive trategy training for 12 weeks,
depdending on the treatment condition accompanied by the Graded Activity
training.
Compared withe the original treatmen
Sponsors
Sint Maartenskliniek
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - age between 18 and 70 years - post onset at least 4 months - Checklist Individual Strengt (CIS) fatigue-score of 40 or more - Patient must be able to walk independently (as measured with the Rivermead Mobility Index > 11/15) and must be able to turn around an pick something up from the floor without losing balance (as measured with the Berg balance Scale > 48/56)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Be free from severe neglect symptoms (cut-off scores Bahevioral Inattention Test) , severe memory problems (Rivermead Behavioural Memory test screening score> 8), severe planning problems (Behavioural Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome score> borderline), severe denial of illness (clinical interview and questionnaire on denial), severe psychopathology and (premorbid) psychiatric problems, particularly depression (Beck Depression Inventory) - be free from severe cardial problems (angina pectoralis or pacemaker/ventricular impairments) - be free from severe pulmonal disease (severe dispnoe d'effort or severe pulmonal emphysema)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The assessment comprise fatigue complaint lists, registrations of physical activity (with actometers) and neuropsychological tests to assess memory and attention. Intervention effects will be examined with multivariate repeated measures analysis of variance (MANOVA) and multiple regression analysis. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychosocial questionnaires willl be used to assess coping, attributions, self-efficacy and social support. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed