Improving care transitions for stroke patients
Collaborative Study to Reduce Length of Stay and Improve Transitions of Care for Stroke Patients at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital & JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
This study is testing if better teamwork between doctors and rehab specialists can help stroke patients recover faster and get better follow-up care after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Brunswick, New Jersey) |
| Trial ID | NCT06011720 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on stroke patients to assess whether coordinated efforts between medical and rehabilitation disciplines can enhance functional recovery and follow-up care after discharge. The study aims to initiate rehabilitation therapy early, minimizing the negative effects of immobility and maximizing patient function. By streamlining the physiatry consult process, the study seeks to improve access to specialized rehabilitation care for acute stroke patients within the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital system. The collaboration between JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital aims to provide optimal, cost-effective care for stroke survivors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are stroke patients hospitalized for Ischemic Stroke or Intracerebral Hemorrhage within the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital system.
Not a fit: Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage or Transient Ischemic Attack are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that coordinated care approaches can improve outcomes for stroke patients, suggesting this methodology may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke patients hospitalized within Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital system for Ischemic Stroke or Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Exclusion Criteria: * Those not in the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital system. * Those with a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage or Transient Ischemic Attack (\< 24 hours).
Where this trial is running
New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Rutgers-RWJMS Department of Neurology — New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kiwon Lee, MD — Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Study coordinator: Michelle Moccio, APN-C
- Email: mocciomi@rutgers.edu
- Phone: 732 235 8582
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.