A program to help stroke survivors and their caregivers through telehealth
Efficacy and Sustainability of a Carepartner-Integrated Telerehabilitation Program for Persons With Stroke
This study is testing a new online program to see if it can help stroke survivors and their caregivers improve daily activities and quality of life through virtual support.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Emory University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06655402 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates a novel web-based intervention called CARE-CITE, which integrates care partners into the rehabilitation process for stroke survivors. The study uses a fully virtual, two-group randomized design to compare the efficacy of CARE-CITE against an attention control group. It aims to assess improvements in upper extremity functional capacity, daily activity performance, and social participation for stroke survivors, while also evaluating the impact on care partner strain and quality of life. Participants will be recruited from the Emory Healthcare system and will engage in virtual sessions over a 29-week period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include stroke survivors aged 18 or older, living at home with a primary caregiver, and experiencing minimal to moderate upper extremity deficits.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive deficits or those who do not have a caregiver living in the home may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance recovery outcomes for stroke survivors and reduce caregiver burden.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in integrating caregiver support into rehabilitation, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
CarePartners (CP): Inclusion Criteria: * Must be at least18 years old, * Able to read and write English, * Mini-mental test score greater than 24 * Individuals who are a spouse/partner or family member dwelling in the same household and self-identify as the primary caregiver of the SS. Stroke Survivors (SS): Inclusion Criteria: * Must be at least18 years old * More than 3 months and less than 2yrs post-ischemic or hemorrhagic event * Discharged home from the hospital with minimal to moderate UE deficits (can actively initiate 20 degrees of wrist and 10 degrees of finger extension) * Mini-mental test greater than 24 * No physician determined medical problems that would limit participation, * Must have CP living in the home Exclusion Criteria for CP and SS: * Significant cognitive deficits
Where this trial is running
Atlanta, Georgia
- Emory Rehabilitation Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Blanton, PT, DPT — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sarah R Blanton, PT, DPT
- Email: sblanto@emory.edu
- Phone: (404) 712-2222
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.