OCS-Recovery: Investigating the longer term natural history of cognitive domains after stroke

Research summary

The aims of the program are to investigate recovery of cognitive problems after brain injury and in neurodegenerative patients. The project involves (i) cognitive assessments in the first few weeks after a brain injury. (ii) Follow-up visits with patient-tailored assessments of cognition and mood. (iii) short questionnaires and tests on cognition and mood carried out at home by the carer. The project is carried out by the Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre, which is funded by the Stroke Association UK. This is an observational longitudinal study. Participants and their carers will be in this study for a 6 month period, consisting of two initial brief (typically under 30 minutes) sessions whilst in the hospital and then follow up at home or at the hospital (their choice) at 6 months. Selected patients will be offered additional follow up visits at 1 and 3 months. Data will be collected via a tablet computer and paper based tests. We will consent a consecutive sample of patients < 3 weeks after brain injury (who represent an early sub-acute sample). We will be recruiting at the John Radcliffe Hospital Stroke unit.

Principal Investigator

Prof Nele Demeyere

Contact us

Email: Rachel.teal@ouh.nhs.uk

IRAS number

248483