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Taiwan Post-Stroke Disability Study
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
Stroke remains a major health issue in Taiwan, being the fourth leading cause of death and the top cause of disability. While past research has focused on functional outcomes at three months post-stroke, stroke can cause a range of disabilities in areas such as motor function, swallowing, cognition, depression, and epilepsy. This study will investigate these disabilities by enrolling 2,000 acute stroke patients (both ischemic and hemorrhagic) from 10 medical centers across Taiwan. Data will be collected at three key points: at enrollment, three months, and twelve months post-stroke, using surveys, assessments, imaging, and blood samples. The aim is to examine the prevalence, risk factors, and long-term changes of post-stroke disabilities, ultimately seeking ways to reduce the health burden of stroke in Taiwan.
Official title: Taiwan Post-Stroke Disability Study (T-PODS): A Survey of Multiple Post-Stroke Disability Domains Among Stroke Patients in Taiwan
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2000
Start Date
2024-10-21
Completion Date
2028-09-30
Last Updated
2025-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei,
Taipei, Taiwan