Could your heart and nerves explain Post-Stroke exhaustion?

NCT ID NCT06292377

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is looking for 250 stroke survivors to understand why many feel overwhelming tiredness after a stroke, known as post-stroke fatigue. Researchers will measure heart rate variability, heart function, and blood markers to see if problems with the autonomic nervous system or heart contribute to this fatigue. Participants will be followed for several months to track their fatigue levels and overall recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal why some stroke survivors suffer from long-term fatigue, pointing toward future treatments or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link between heart/nerve function and fatigue, or the results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Brugmann
RECRUITING

Brussels, 1020, Belgium
UZ Brussel
RECRUITING

Brussels, 1090, Belgium

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