Research
Pediatric Stroke Scale Study
Validation of the NIH Stroke Scale in Children
Protocol Description
This study evaluates the reliability and predictive utility of a version of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale that has been modified for use with children. Information collected through use of this Pediatric NIH Stroke Scale (PedNIHSS) will be reviewed in the context of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain at the start of a child’s stroke and again one week later. Researchers are looking for information that will help to predicting brain recovery and return of function in children who have suffered strokes, in order to develop a more complete understanding of the process of healing.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates will include both boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 18 who have recently suffered a stroke.
Boys: Ages 2 to 18
Girls: Ages 2 to 18
Requirements
Participants will undergo various routine procedures for stroke patients including evaluation using the PedNIHSS, MRIs and other neurological examinations.
Visits: 3
Duration: 1 year
Status: Open for Enrollment
Primary Investigator(s)
Lisa Abraham, MD
Contact Information
Lisa Abraham, MD
412-692-5813
