Helping young stroke survivors become self-employed

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 project investigates the impact of an 8-week online/hybrid intervention designed to build self-employment skills among young adults who have experienced a stroke. Participants aged 18-65, who have been unemployed for at least six months following their stroke, will be randomly assigned to either receive usual care or the new intervention alongside usual care. The study aims to measure outcomes such as self-employment rates, self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and emotional well-being at various intervals. Additionally, semi-structured interviews will gather participant feedback on the intervention's effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-65 years old at the time of recruitment
* been clinically diagnosed with a first-ever/recurrent ischaemic/haemorrhagic stroke
* a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score (MoCA) \>2nd percentile
* a paid job (full-time/part-time) at the recent onset of stroke
* been unemployed (not in paid, full-time/part-time job) for ≥6 months at the time of recruitment
* able to communicate in Cantonese and read Traditional Chinese.

Exclusion Criteria:

* diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack
* cerebrovascular events due to tumour
* diagnosed with a mental condition for example depression or schizophrenia
* incomprehensible speech
* receiving or awaiting to receive vocational programmes
* self-employed at the time of recruitment or planning to retire

Where it's running

• Non-government organisations
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Suzanne Lo — Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Suzanne Lo
• Email: suzannelo@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: 39434485

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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.