Aspirational Rehabilitation Coaching for Holistic Health
Aspirational Rehabilitation Coaching for Holistic Health (ARCH): A Pilot Pre-Post Evaluation of Psychosocial Recovery in First-Time Stroke Survivors and Family Caregivers
This study is testing a new support program for first-time stroke survivors and their caregivers to see if it helps improve their emotional well-being and quality of life after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nanyang Technological University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT06596551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The ARCH programme is a novel psychosocial intervention designed for first-time stroke survivors and their family caregivers. It combines psychoeducation, psychosocial support, and self-compassion practices to address the emotional and spiritual challenges faced after discharge from inpatient care. This pilot study will recruit 30 survivor-caregiver dyads to evaluate the intervention's feasibility and acceptability, as well as its impact on participants' overall well-being and quality of life. The study employs a pre-post experimental design to assess changes in psycho-socio-emotional health over a 4-week intervention period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and above who are recovering from their first stroke at a mild to moderate severity and have a primary family caregiver willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those suffering from aphasia may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the psychological well-being and quality of life for stroke survivors and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar psychosocial interventions have shown promise in improving outcomes for stroke survivors, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 21 years and above * Recovering from their first stroke at mild to moderate degree of severity * Discharged from inpatient care at no later than 3 months, * Clinically assessed to have cognitive capacities to engage in and complete the research study, * Language capabilities in English or Mandarin, and * One identified primary family caregiver aged 21 years and above with similar language capabilities. Exclusion Criteria: * Families with survivors suffering from aphasia, * Being too ill to participate, * Experiencing moderate to severe cognitive impairment, and * With family caregivers who are not interested to participate.
Where this trial is running
Singapore
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital — Singapore, Singapore (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andy HY Ho, PhD, EdD
- Email: andyhyho@ntu.edu.sg
- Phone: +65 6316 8943
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.