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Dijon Stroke Cohort

The 'Dijon Stroke Cohort' is a long-running study in Dijon, France, that has been tracking people who have had strokes since 1985. Strokes include different types like brain bleeds or clots, and 'mini-strokes' (TIAs). Medical care for strokes has gotten much better, meaning more people are surviving. But this also creates new questions: what are the long-term effects of stroke, like the risk of having another one, problems from medicines, or difficulties with movement, thinking, or mood? Since there isn't much information about this in France, this study aims to follow stroke patients for a longer time. The goal is to learn about their long-term health and how new treatments might continue to improve their recovery over the years.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon

Enrolment target

4,000

Start

01 Jan 2021

Estimated completion

01 Jan 2040

CVA, Dijon Registry

What is this study about?

This study, called the Dijon Stroke Cohort, has been carefully collecting information about people who have had strokes in Dijon, France, since 1985. A 'stroke' happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. This can lead to different problems depending on which part of the brain is affected. The study also includes 'mini-strokes' or transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs), which have similar symptoms to a stroke but usually last only a few minutes and cause no permanent damage.

Over the years, medical treatments for strokes have improved a lot, meaning more people are surviving and recovering. In fact, the number of stroke survivors has increased by 90% since the 1980s! While this is great news, it also means doctors and researchers need to understand more about the long-term journey of these survivors. This study wants to find out things like: what are the chances of having another stroke, are there any side effects from the medicines people take, and how does stroke affect daily life, including movement, memory, thinking, and even mood?

Because there isn't much information available in France about these long-term effects, this study aims to continue following up with people who have had strokes in Dijon. By gathering more information over many years, researchers hope to get a clearer picture of how people live after a stroke and how improvements in treatment might help them in the long run. This will help doctors provide even better care in the future.

Key takeaways

This study helps understand life after a stroke.
It has been running for a long time and uses a registry of stroke patients in Dijon, France.
Your involvement means answering questions and having guided conversations.
The goal is to improve future stroke care by learning about long-term recovery.
Participation involves no new treatments or medications, only sharing information.
You can stop participating at any time without affecting your medical care.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you must have been included in the Dijon Stroke Registry. This is a special register that has been collecting information about stroke patients in Dijon for many years.

You also need to be an adult, meaning 18 years old or older. If you are under 18, unfortunately, you wouldn't be able to join this particular study.

Finally, it's very important that you agree to take part. If you, or your doctor on your behalf, do not wish for you to participate, then you would not be included.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Were you previously included in the Dijon Stroke Registry?
Do you live in Dijon or nearby?
Are you willing to participate in interviews and complete questionnaires?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you are part of this study, you won't need to take any new medications or undergo any special treatments. Instead, your participation will mainly involve sharing information with the research team. This will be done through filling out questionnaires and having semi-structured interviews. These interviews are like guided conversations where you'll be asked about your health, how the stroke has affected you, and your experiences.

The study is designed to follow people over a long period. This means there isn't a set "total duration" for your involvement; rather, it's about checking in and gathering information as your health journey progresses. The researchers are interested in your long-term health and how things change over time.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no major risks identified for participating in this study, as it primarily involves talking about your health and filling out questionnaires. The main benefit is helping researchers understand more about stroke recovery, which could lead to better care for future stroke patients. You are completely free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Chu Dijon Bourgogne
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Dijon, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a 'mini-stroke' or TIA?

A TIA, or 'mini-stroke,' has similar symptoms to a stroke but typically lasts only a few minutes and generally doesn't cause lasting damage. It's a warning sign that shouldn't be ignored.

What kind of information will I be asked for?

You'll be asked about your health, how the stroke has affected your daily life (like movement or memory), and your general well-being through questionnaires and interviews.

Will I have to travel for appointments?

The study involves questionnaires and interviews; the specific arrangements for these (e.g., in person or by phone) would be discussed with you by the research team.

Will my personal details be kept private?

Yes, your information will be handled with strict confidentiality and used only for research purposes, following all relevant privacy rules.

What does 'long-term prognosis' mean?

It refers to understanding how your health and recovery develop over many years after a stroke, looking at what factors contribute to your long-term well-being.

How to find out more

Yannick BEJOT

yannick.bejo@chu-dijon.fr 03.80.29.37.53 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.