A program to help stroke survivors and their caregivers through telehealth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.