cerebro vacular accident Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older than 18 years, legally competent, able to communicate, first-ever unilateral CVA (ischemic or hemorrhagic) of the middle cerebral artery (if possible confirmation by CT or MRI scan), somatosensory and motor loss during baseline measurement (0-2 weeks after stroke), sign informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, any other brain disease (trauma, tumor, parkinson, multiple sclerosis), any peripheral neurological disease (amputation, neuropathy), pre-existent psychiatric disorders, pre-existent use of psychotropic substances or medication, chronic pain complaint (> 3 subsequent months) in the 6 months prior to stroke
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Baseline assessment consists of the assessment of pain complaints (current, past) and assessment of neurological function. Follow-up measurements consist of the assessment of pain complaints (quality, quantity) and the assessment of somatosensory and nociceptive changes using quantitative sensory testing and cold pressor testing. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| x | — |
Countries
Netherlands