Cognitive job accommodation for stroke patients returning to work
Stroke in Working Age and Job Accommodation in Facilitating Transition Back to Work
This study tests if special job support can help people who have had a stroke return to work and perform better on the job.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 68 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Helsinki, Uusimaa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06709898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of cognitive job accommodation interventions on the return to work and work performance of working-age individuals who have experienced an ischemic stroke. The study aims to assess various outcomes, including absenteeism, presenteeism, work ability, and emotional well-being, through web-based questionnaires and cognitive tests administered at baseline and follow-up intervals. Participants will be compared to a control group receiving standard healthcare practices to determine the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing life satisfaction and reducing mental strain post-stroke.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are working-age individuals aged 18-68 who have experienced an ischemic stroke within the past 12 months and exhibit mild cognitive or emotional symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients in safety-critical occupations or those with significant cognitive impairments from prior neurological or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the ability of stroke patients to return to work and enhance their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While job accommodation has been effective for other health conditions, research specifically on cognitive job accommodation post-stroke is limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ischemic stroke occurred within 12 month * At least mild cognitive, emotional and/or state alertness symptoms detected in neuropsychological assessment in subacute phase * Employed when the stroke occurred and has workplace where to return * Occupational health services (OHS) available * Participant has agreed that clinical neuropsychologist and researcher can participate to OHS consultation regarding the job accommodation * Adequate Finnish language ability to the questionnaires and cognitive tests Exclusion Criteria: * Work status - professional driver or some other safety critical occupation where even mild cognitive impairments restrict return to work * Former neurological or psychiatric disorder or developmental disability affecting significantly cognition
Where this trial is running
Helsinki, Uusimaa
- Helsinki University Hospital Stroke Unit — Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Teemu I Paajanen, Dr — Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
- Study coordinator: Teemu I Paajanen, Dr
- Email: teemu.paajanen@ttl.fi
- Phone: +358438250389
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.