Why do some older stroke patients lose independence? a large study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07805694
First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026
Summary
This study looks at older adults over 65 who are hospitalized after a stroke in a specialized geriatric neurovascular unit in France. Researchers will collect detailed health data, including age, other medical conditions, stroke type, and complications, to describe this population and analyze which factors are linked to outcomes like loss of independence, discharge destination, or death. The goal is to better understand what influences recovery and autonomy in this age group.
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 identify which older stroke patients are at highest risk of losing independence, helping doctors tailor care and rehabilitation to preserve autonomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may only apply to patients in this specific unit and might not generalize to other hospitals or regions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 3,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 over 65 years of age hospitalized for short-term medical-surgical care in geriatrics or MRS (medical and rehabilitation service) in the neurovascular unit for the elderly (4AC) at Charpennes Hospital, HCL Villeurbanne
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Patients over 65 years of age * Hospitalized for short-term medical-surgical care in geriatrics or MRS (medical and rehabilitation service) in the neurovascular unit for the elderly (4AC) at Charpennes Hospital, HCL Villeurbanne Exclusion Criteria: * \- Patients, relatives/trusted individuals, legal representatives who object to the research
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital des Charpennes (Hospices Civils de Lyon)
Villeurbanne, 69100, France
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