Construction and Clinical Validation Study of a Prediction Model for Depression After Ischemic Stroke

This study is trying to build a model that predicts which stroke patients may develop depression after a stroke. Researchers will collect information about patients who have recently had a stroke to identify risk factors for depression. **You may be eligible if...** - You recently had an ischemic (blocked artery) stroke - You were admitted to the hospital within 7 days of your symptoms starting - You or a family member can sign a consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have confusion or severe memory/thinking problems - You have a history of depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder - You have serious hearing loss, coordination problems, or severe difficulty speaking that would prevent neurological testing Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.