An exploratory investigation of bladder function following stroke
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An exploratory investigation of bladder function following stroke - STABLE (STroke Acute BLadder Exploration)
IRAS ID
223647
Contact name
Joanne (Jo) Booth
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 2 days
Research summary
Being unable to pass urine is very common immediately following a stroke but we do not know why or what happens to a person’s bladder in these first hours. Commonly a tube (catheter) is inserted to allow the bladder to drain however these cause infections and are uncomfortable so are best avoided if possible. This study uses a handheld scanner together with routine information to follow bladder filling and whether people feel it filling, during the first few days after stroke. This will help our understanding of what happens to the bladder in the immediate period following stroke and patterns of recovery, which will allow us to recommend different treatment in the future.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
17/WS/0158
Date of REC Opinion
14 Sep 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion