A program to help stroke survivors and their partners cope better together
Testing Efficacy of an Intervention to Promote Resilience in Stroke Survivor-carepartner Dyads (ReStoreD)
This study is testing an 8-week program to help stroke survivors and their partners improve their emotional well-being and communication skills together.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Trial ID | NCT04845542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates an 8-week remote intervention designed for couples where one partner is a stroke survivor. The program focuses on enhancing emotional resilience through positive psychology techniques, goal-setting, and communication strategies. By involving both the stroke survivor and their carepartner, the study aims to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety that often affect both individuals. The efficacy of this intervention will be assessed through a randomized waitlist-control design involving 200 dyads, with outcomes measured for emotional distress and relationship quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are cohabitating couples where one partner has experienced an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the last 3 years and both partners report anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with significant aphasia, cognitive impairment, or other severe psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the emotional well-being and rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors and their carepartners.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary pilot studies have shown promising results, indicating that similar interventions can effectively reduce depressive symptoms and enhance resilience in stroke survivor-carepartner dyads.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling cohabitating couple where one partner has a had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * The stroke must have occurred between 3 months and 3 years prior to enrollment * The adult couple must have been living together since before the stroke and for at least 6 months prior to enrollment * One or both partners must report some anxiety and/or depressive symptoms * Participants must be able to read, understand, and follow instructions, and be able to provide their own consent Exclusion Criteria: • Either dyad partner has significant aphasia (difficulties with speech), visual, psychiatric, and/or significant cognitive impairment that would limit their ability to participate in the intervention in a meaningful way
Where this trial is running
Salt Lake City, Utah
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexandra L Terrill, PhD — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Alexandra L Terrill, PhD
- Email: alex.terrill@hsc.utah.edu
- Phone: 8015815951
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.