You must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible:
✔ You are aged 18 or over
✔ You have had a stroke more than 12 weeks ago
✔ You have experienced fatigue for 6 weeks or longer since your stroke
✔ You experience debilitating post-stroke fatigue
If you meet ANY of the following criteria, you are NOT eligible:
✖ You have experienced significant peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, ulceration or lymphadenopathy in the upper limbs
✖ You have been hospitalised for cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease within the last 4 weeks
✖ You have obstructive sleep apnoea, depression, active thyroid disease, active cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, or Parkinson's disease
✖ You have experienced severe aphasia or cognitive impairment
✖ You have tested positive for pregnancy and/or are trying to get pregnant
✖ You have had prior use of remote ischaemic conditioning
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your eligibility, or the study itself, feel free to email us at ricfast2@sheffield.ac.uk.