Validation of the ICH Score for the Prediction of 12-month Functional Outcome in Patients With Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of this observational study is to analyze the validity of the intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) Score and a new modified ICH score for the prediction of 12-month functional outcome in patients with primary ICH. Participants who were admitted to NTUH rehabilitation ward will be followed up to 12 months after the onset of ICH. The follow-up will be conducted by phone interviews.

Detailed Description
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The ICH Score had been utilized to predict the 30-day mortality after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), but there's still no reliable tool in predicting the long-term functional outcome in ICH patients. Recently, there have been some studies that use ICH score to predict the prognosis of functional outcome in ICH patients. However, most studies included patients in western societies. Relevant studies in Taiwan were scarce. The present study will follow up the patients with ICH, who were admitted to NTUH rehabilitation ward, up to 12 months post stroke. The follow-up will be conducted by phone interviews at certain time after the onset of ICH. Investigators aim to analyze the validity of the ICH Score for the prediction of 12-month functional outcome in patients with primary ICH. Investigators will also add other variables to see if the revised score could better predict the prognosis among ICH patients.

Official Title
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Validation of the ICH Score for the Prediction of 12-month Functional Outcome in Patients With Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Conditions
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Intra Cerebral Hemorrhage

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Phone interview


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 20 years or older Had been admitted to a neurology, neurosurgery, or rehabilitation ward with a diagnosis of primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) Had a diagnosis of ICH confirmed by a brain computed tomography (CT) Have written informed consent given by themselves or by their legal representative Exclusion Criteria: ICH related to aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, or trauma Died before discharge

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| ICH<br>Patients were eligible for inclusion if they were aged 20 years or older had been admitted to a neurology, neurosurgery, or rehabilitation ward with a diagnosis of primary ICH had a diagnosis of ICH confirmed by a brain CT have written informed consent given by themselves or by their legal representative | Other: Phone interview<br>* A interview follow-up with a physician by phone was performed at 12 months after the onset of ICH.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barthel index | Barthel index score, range: 0-100, higher scores mean a better outcome | 12-month after ICH onset | 
| Modified Rankin scale | Modified Rankin scale, range: 0-6, higher scores mean a worse outcome | 12-month after ICH onset | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tube retention rate | Including Nasogastric (NG) tube, Foley catheter, tracheal tube | 12-month after ICH onset | 
| Rehabilitation treatment course | Including inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation | 12-month after ICH onset | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Intracerebral hemorrhage, Functional outcome, Prognosis, Survivors, Rehabilitation