Principal Investigators
Rufus Akinyemi, Adesola Ogunniyi, Raj Kalaria
Contact: Rufus Akinyemi
Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training
College of Medicine,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
rufusakinyemi@yahoo.com
Summary
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigators | Rufus Akinyemi, Adesola Ogunniyi, Raj Kalaria |
| Contact person (email) | rufusakinyemi@yahoo.com |
| Key publication/reference | Akinyemi et al. Journal of the Neurological Sciences 2014 |
| Years in which study conducted | 2010- |
| Sample | |
| Size | 143 (preliminary data); currently now > 200 |
| Population: Hospital/community | Hospital |
| Selection: consecutive/random | Consecutive |
| Admit with previous stroke? | Yes |
| Admit with TIA? | Yes |
| Age range | >45 |
| Number of centres | 2 |
| Control group: number, population, selection | Community-dwelling volunteers, spouses and non-related caregivers of patients (n=74) |
| Assessment | |
| Initial: Time and data collected/tests administered | Not until 3m after stroke |
| Detailed | 3m: MedHx, neurological impairment, function, depression, VRF, MRI, physical activity and diet |
| Subsequent (follow-ups) | In progress |
| Stroke-related data | TOAST, Oxford Community Stroke Project Classification, Stroke Levity Score |
| Functional tests/data | Modified Rankin Scale, Barthel Index |
| Other medical tests/data | Blood screens |
| Neuropsychological tests | CSI-D, Vascular Neuropsychological Battery, MMSE |
| MRI scans, when and how many | 3m: n=58 |
| PET scans | No |
| Psychiatric exams/diagnoses | Dementia, vascular cognitive impairment, depression (Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, 4-item GDS); neuropsychiatric inventory (NPI) |
| Intervention trialled? | No |
CT=computed tomography scan, MedHx=medical history, VRF=vascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, obesity, smoking etc.), NΨ=neuropsychological, TIA=transient ischemic attack, m=month, y=year
