Evaluating the AVanCer Program for Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Evaluation of the Impact of the AVanCer Program Provided by the ARRPAC Day Center

Not applicable Interventional Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT05795686

This study is testing the AVanCer rehabilitation program to see if it helps stroke and brain injury patients regain independence and improve the well-being of their caregivers.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment162 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bron)
Trial IDNCT05795686 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the AVanCer program provided by the ARRPAC Day Center in France, focusing on rehabilitation for patients who have suffered strokes or brain injuries. It aims to assess the impact of this program on patient autonomy and the well-being of caregivers. Participants will include both patients selected for the program and their caregivers, who will provide feedback through assessments and questionnaires. The study seeks to address the significant challenges faced by individuals recovering from these conditions and their families.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults who have experienced a stroke or brain injury and are starting the AVanCer program at the ARRPAC center.

Not a fit: Patients who do not speak or understand French may not benefit from this study due to language barriers in communication and assessment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance rehabilitation outcomes and improve the quality of life for stroke and brain injury patients and their caregivers.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in rehabilitation programs for stroke and brain injury, indicating that this approach has potential based on previous findings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

For patients :

* Male or female of legal age
* Patient who has been selected to start the AVanCer program at the ARRPAC center
* Patient who has agreed to participate in the PATIENT assessment component and has signed the consent form
* Patient able to speak and understand French both orally and in writing

For caregivers :

* Male or female of legal age
* Person who has agreed to participate in the CAREGIVING assessment component and has signed the consent form
* Person able to speak and understand French both orally and in writing

Population of the qualitative study :

* Voluntary patients and caregivers who participated in the quantitative part (follow-up by questionnaires)
* Partner professionals: a sample of 10 representatives of ARRPAC partners who referred people for support during the first 12 months, from the following structures: public Medicine, Surgery, Obstetric health institution, private Medicine, Surgery, Obstetric health institution, public Follow-up and Rehabilitation Care institution, private Follow-up and Rehabilitation Care institution, medico-social institution, town professionals and user associations.
* ARRPAC professionals: the 14 ARRPAC professionals involved in the day care centre will be interviewed in a semi-structured manner

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women, parturient or breastfeeding mothers\*
* Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
* Persons under psychiatric care
* Persons admitted to a health or social establishment for purposes other than research
* Persons of full age subject to a legal protection measure (guardian, curators)
* Persons not affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiaries of a similar scheme

Where this trial is running

Bron

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions StrokeBrain InjuryRehabilitationBrain injuryAutonomyCaregivers
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.