Stroke risk and causes in young adults

Who it’s for: Survivors of stroke
What it involves: Survey
Where: Online (anywhere)

Summary

Researchers at University of Waterloo in Canada are conducting a study on strokes in young adults, to better understand stroke risk factors and improve prevention strategies.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to participate if you

• Have had a stroke between the ages of 18 to 50 years old
• Have not had brain surgery prior to having a stroke
• Have not had heart surgery or surgery to remove plaque from the carotid arteries.

Activity

An online survey that will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

• The survey begins with more information about the study and your rights as the participant.
• The survey will ask about various risk factors that may be associated with strokes in young adults.
• Questions include but are not limited to demographic questions and questions related to medical history, lifestyle factors, and any pre-existing conditions you may have.
• All survey responses are collected anonymously.

Access the survey online

Contact

if you have any questions, please contact a member of the research team at support.uwstrokestudy@uwaterloo.ca