Study Protocol: Sleep Effects on Poststroke Rehabilitation Study

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Sleep Medicine
• Rehabilitation Science

Background:

• Sleep disturbances are common after stroke and hinder functional recovery.
• Existing research predominantly focuses on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), neglecting other sleep disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the prevalence of non-OSA sleep disorders within 90 days post-stroke.
• To assess the impact of non-OSA sleep disorders on poststroke recovery.
• To explore the relationship between stroke, sleep, and community-based recovery.

Main Methods:

• Prospective cohort observational study (SLEEPR Study) with 200 participants without OSA.
• Data collection at three time points: inpatient rehabilitation (~15 days), 60 days, and 90 days poststroke.
• Utilizes wrist actigraphy, sleep diaries, oximetry, questionnaires, functional assessments (e.g., 10-meter walk test), and accelerometry/GPS for activity monitoring.

Main Results:

• This section is not applicable as the abstract describes the study protocol, not results.

Conclusions:

• Findings will elucidate the role of non-OSA sleep disorders in poststroke rehabilitation.
• Results may identify barriers to community participation and return to daily activities.
• Potential to inform the development of novel stroke recovery interventions.