Ecological Momentary Assessment–Based Self‑Management for Stroke Recovery

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 feasibility study tests a smartphone-based program that uses real-time symptom tracking and machine learning to support self-management after stroke. Participants use RehabCare Companion to complete brief daily surveys for a week, receive tailored self-care suggestions, and complete mood, cognitive, and functioning assessments before and after the program. The study also collects participant feedback through a group interview to gauge practicality and acceptability. The aim is to determine whether the approach is workable for post-stroke survivors and whether it can improve mood, cognitive function, or daily activities. Hong Kong Chinese-speaking adults with sufficient cognitive ability and a compatible smartphone are enrolled, with assessments conducted around the intervention period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* adults aged 18 years or older
* having a confirmed diagnosis of stroke
* having sufficient proficiency in Cantonese to understand and respond to the assessments and prompts
* having a Hong Kong version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) score of 18 or higher
* having a smartphone.

Exclusion Criteria:

* they have moderate to severe cognitive impairment (a HK-MoCA score of 17 or lower)
* they have active psychiatric disorders other than depression (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
* they have a terminal illness or prognosis that suggests a limited life expectancy
* they have conditions that compromise their self-care ability (i.e., bedbound).

Where it's running

• Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Arkers KC Wong, PhD — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Study coordinator: Arkers KC Prof. Wong, PhD
• Email: arkers.wong@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: +852 34003805

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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.