Scientific title:
Nottingham Fatigue After Stroke (NotFAST study): Understanding the nature of the clinical problem and determining factors associated with fatigue in stroke patients without depression
Institution:
University of Nottingham
Principal investigator:
Professor Avril Drummond
Region:
Grant value:
£170,802
Research ID:
TSA 2012/04
Research area:
Start date:
Friday 4 January 2013
End date:
Duration:
48 months
Status:
Closed
Year awarded:
2012
Fatigue, defined as a lack of energy, weariness and aversion to effort, is a common problem after stroke. It significantly impacts people’s daily lives and is reported to be one of the most distressing symptoms experienced by stroke survivors. Fatigue after stroke has been linked with depression but no other causes have been identified, making it difficult to find appropriate treatments.
This research will address the problem by studying 300 stroke survivors who have fatigue but not depression. It aims to identify factors independently associated with fatigue after stroke to help doctors find the best ways to treat and manage the condition.