Improving emotional recovery after stroke through therapy
Centering Emotional Recovery Post-Stroke
This study is testing if adding emotional support to regular therapy helps stroke survivors feel better and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06782321 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of incorporating an emotional wellness component into occupational and speech therapy for stroke survivors. Participants will engage in 9 telerehabilitation sessions over 8 weeks, focusing on their specific stroke-related deficits. The study involves random assignment to two groups, one receiving standard therapy and the other receiving therapy enhanced with modified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to measure emotional well-being, quality of life, and functional abilities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke and report emotional wellness deficits.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to follow instructions or have severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance emotional well-being and participation in daily activities for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in integrating emotional wellness into rehabilitation, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported stroke-related deficits in emotional wellness such as anxiety, sleep disturbance, dread, fear, loss of hope, sadness. * Have experienced ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least 30 days prior * Stroke-related aphasia and/or upper extremity hemiparesis * Aged 21 years or older * English as primary language * Have corrected vision to be able to read text on a screen * Able to participate fully in the study's tele-rehabilitation (Aim 1) and/or virtual group programing (Aim 2) with personally owned device (i.e., phone, tablet, or laptop) and personal Wi-Fi connection or cellular service * Cognitive, language, and motor capacity to participate fully in the study's assessment session as per the judgment of the licensed, experienced stroke tele-rehabilitation occupational or speech therapist Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to follow 1-2 step instructions given by the study team member during the informed consent procedures. * Pain that interferes with ability to participate in the study's upper extremity movement tasks. * Have impaired decision making capacity as determined by the U-ARE protocol for assessing capacity to provide informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle Woodbury, PhD — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Kelly Rishe
- Email: callahk@musc.edu
- Phone: 843-985-1810
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.