Condition: Stroke · Sponsor: McMaster University
Stroke is a major health issue in Canada. Stroke affects over 400,000 Canadians, and this number is expected to nearly double by 2038. Research studies in stroke recovery can help us better understand effective rehabilitation treatments and help reduce the burden of stroke. Some groups of people however are commonly not included in stroke studies. For example, it is more common for men to take part in research than women, and people with aphasia (a language impairment commonly seen after stroke) are often excluded from studies. Also, deciding whether to even take part in a research study can be difficult and overwhelming, especially in the early days after stroke, leaving many people to decline to participate. Research has shown that women experience different barriers to participating in stroke research than men. This means that research findings, and the decisions made during stroke care based on these findings, may not reflect the true stroke population. Better ways to help support groups like women and people with aphasia to participate in stroke research are needed, so that study findings will better represent people living with stroke.
This description comes directly from the study's public registry record.
Ada Tang, PT PhD · 289-426-5768 · atang@mcmaster.ca
Hanna Fang · 289-426-0468 · fangh@mcmaster.ca
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| Parkwood Institute | London, Ontario, Canada | Recruiting |
| Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Not Yet Recruiting |
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