Overview
RECOVER is a Proof-of-Concept study on cognitive functioning following a longitudinal design with three measurements (during the acute- and post-acute phases of a stroke and a 3-month follow-up) and two equally-sized stroke patient groups: a post-stroke delirium(PSD), and a non-PSD group (control group). Cognitive functioning will be assessed using a multi-component neuropsychological assessment and tasked-based functional MRI (introducing a modified working memory task).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 60 years
- Ischemic stroke: Stroke Onset ≤ 96h, hospital admission ≤ 48h
- NIHSS ≥ 1
- Informed consent by patient or legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
- Aphasia
- Pre-existing conditions such as Dementia, psychiatric disorders (e.g., Depression, Schizophrenia)
- MRI contraindication such as certain metal implants
- Reduced consciousness, defined as Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ≤ 8
- Delirium onset before study enrollment