Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of Screening and Enhanced Risk management for Vascular Event-related Decline in Memory (SERVED Memory).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. The development of dementia after stroke is common. Vascular risk factors (VRF) which contribute to stroke risk can also contribute to cognitive decline, especially in vascular dementia (VaD). There is no established treatment for VaD, therefore strategies for prevention could have major health resource implications. This study was designed to assess whether patients with early cognitive decline after stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA) can be easily identified and whether target-driven VRF management can prevent progression to dementia.

Objectives

The primary objective is to establish the feasibility of recruitment and retention of patients with early cognitive decline to a randomised controlled trial of en

SUBMITTER: Myint PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5719289 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature