Virtual program to help stroke survivors get back to home, work, and community activities
Efficacy of the Improving Participation after Stroke Self-Management-Rehabilitation (IPASS-R) program in sub-acute stroke
This project offers a virtual self-management program for people recovering from a recent stroke to boost confidence, daily activity, and community participation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Missouri-Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11144974 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you've had a recent (subacute) stroke and live in the community, researchers will invite you through local hospitals to join a study comparing two group programs delivered by videoconference. You will be randomly assigned to the stroke-focused IPASS-R program or a general Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and attend regular online sessions. Study staff will track your confidence doing everyday tasks, your ability to perform activities, quality of life, and patterns of activity in your home and community using questionnaires and objective activity measures. The study plans to enroll about 100 participants across two sites and follow outcomes over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults in the subacute period after stroke who live in the community, meet the study's eligibility rules, and can participate in videoconference sessions are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with severe communication, cognitive, or technological barriers that prevent participation in online group sessions, or those far outside the recruitment area, may not benefit from joining this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help stroke survivors regain confidence, do more daily activities, and engage more in their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Related self-management programs have produced modest gains in confidence and daily function, but stroke-specific virtual programs are newer and evidence is still limited.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of Missouri-Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boone, Anna — University of Missouri-Columbia
- Study coordinator: Boone, Anna
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.