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Why are stroke survivors so tired? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT03288090

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 126 people who recently had a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain. Researchers wanted to find out how common fatigue is after a stroke and what factors might be linked to it, including any treatments given in the first days. Participants completed surveys about their fatigue, thinking skills, daily activities, and mood. The goal was to help doctors better understand and address post-stroke tiredness.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors better understand why some stroke survivors feel tired and point to ways to manage that fatigue.
What could go wrong
This was an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove what causes fatigue or offer a direct solution. The results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

126 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2017

Finished

Nov 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with cerebral infarction dating back one week at most

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting recent symptomatic cerebral infarction (\< 1 week) defined according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria and hospitalised at the Stroke Unit in Dijon University. * Patients aged 18 years or older. * Patients who have been informed about the study, or their person of trust for patients unable to express their consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients (or their person of trust) who refuse to participate in the study. * Subjects in custody. * Patients presenting prior co-morbidity as a cause of significant fatigue in the opinion of the investigator * Patients with dementia or aphasia before the stroke * Patients (or their person of trust) who may be difficult to contact by telephone during the follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Symptomatic cerebral infarction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21079, France