Study of Cognitive Changes After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults Aged 18 to 45

What this Trial Is About

Stroke is a major health issue affecting over 150,000 patients in France, with ischemic stroke making up 80-85% of cases in western countries. This research focuses on young adults aged 18 to 45 who have been diagnosed with ischemic stroke. The study aims to understand how cognitive functions change over time after stroke, looking at overall brain function and specific areas like memory, attention, and social cognition. It also investigates how brain lesions, especially in white matter, affect recovery. Participants will undergo cerebral MRI scans at 72 hours, 3 months, and 12 months after their stroke to examine brain lesions. The study involves repeated neuropsychological assessments and functional evaluations to track cognitive recovery and impairment over a year. This approach helps detail the extent and progression of cognitive issues following ischemic stroke in young adults. During the study, participants will complete various tests and questionnaires in French to assess cognitive abilities. Researchers will monitor changes in global cognitive efficiency and specific neurocognitive domains between 3 and 12 months after stroke. The study measures how white matter lesions relate to cognitive recovery, with continuous follow-up over one year to evaluate neurocognitive outcomes and related brain imaging findings.

Neurocognitive Impairment After Ischemic Stroke