Plain-English translation of NCT06589297 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After a stroke, doctors need better ways to predict who will recover well and who may need more support. This study is testing whether simple measurements of your muscle mass and muscle thickness can help predict your recovery. Researchers will use a safe, non-invasive scanning device and take measurements of your temple muscles to see if your body's muscle health affects how independent you'll be after your stroke.
Many stroke patients lose muscle mass before their stroke happens, and this may affect their ability to bounce back. Doctors don't yet fully understand whether someone's muscle health going into a stroke is an important clue about recovery — this study aims to fill that gap so doctors can better plan rehabilitation and support.
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Within the first 72 hours after your stroke, you'll have two main measurements taken: a body composition scan using a safe device called a bioimpedance meter, and measurements of the muscle thickness on your temple (side of your forehead). Researchers will also collect basic information like your height, weight, and details about your stroke. Then, when you're discharged from the hospital and again at a 6-month follow-up visit, doctors will assess your recovery using a standard recovery scale. The whole process is non-invasive and takes just a few minutes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
Enrollment target
~250 participants
Started
October 2024
Primary completion
June 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Marc VERIN, PUPH
CHU ORLEANS
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