Are caregivers' expectations realistic for people in early stroke recovery?
How Realistic Are Caregivers' Expectations in Determining Rehabilitation Goals for Subacute Stroke Patients?
This study tries to see if caregivers' expectations match achievable goals for adults within six months after ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who are receiving standard rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 58 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Trial ID | NCT07228754 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational study comparing goals set by patients, caregivers, and physical therapists with actual outcomes after a conventional rehabilitation program. Adults aged 18–75 who had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the past six months and their caregivers are enrolled. The study documents expectations and goal attainment without changing routine clinical care. Results will be used to inform goal-setting practices in post-stroke rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18–75 who had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the past six months, have a caregiver aged 18–75, have no other neurological or psychiatric conditions, and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients more than six months after stroke, those younger than 18 or older than 75, those with additional neurological or psychiatric conditions, or those unwilling to participate are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians and families set more realistic, patient-centered rehabilitation goals and improve satisfaction with care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that caregivers and patients often overestimate recovery and that clearer goal-setting can improve rehabilitation focus, so this work builds on established findings rather than introducing an untested approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Followed by ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 2. No more than 6 months have passed since the date of the event 3. Being between the ages of 18 and 75 4. The caregiver being between the ages of 18 and 75 Exclusion Criteria: 1. The patient has additional neurological conditions besides stroke 2. The patient has a psychiatric condition 3. The patient is not willing to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Yenimahalle
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayşe Naz Kalem Özgen, specialist
- Email: kalemnaz@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 0312 797 00 00
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.