Improving follow-up care for people after minor stroke
Official title: A Feasibility Study Investigating an Early, Personalised, Follow-up Programme for People After Minor Stroke
Run by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust · NCT05897905 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a new follow-up care program with personalized calls and appointments for people who have had a minor stroke to see if it helps them stay engaged and supported after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT05897905 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have been clinically diagnosed with a minor stroke and have the capacity to consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with serious co-morbidities, insufficient English proficiency, or those not residing in England may not benefit from this study.
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 aims to evaluate the implementation of a follow-up care program for individuals who have experienced a minor stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, receiving personalized follow-up calls and appointments, or a control group. The study will assess recruitment uptake, treatment adherence, and participant retention, with outcome measures taken twelve weeks post-discharge. The approach is based on self-determination theory to enhance patient engagement and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of follow-up care and support for patients recovering from minor strokes.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies focusing on follow-up care for stroke patients have shown promising results in enhancing recovery outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult ≥18 * Clinical or radiological diagnosis of minor stroke from a stroke consultant. * Admitted to HASU or seen in rapid assessment/TIA clinic. * Pre-admission mRS of 0-3 with no formal package of care prior to stroke. * Discharge mRS of 0-3. * No onward referral to community therapy team or for package of care. * Has capacity to consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Any serious co-morbidities that would impact a person's ability to participate in the follow-up appointments and outcome measurement. * Insufficient English to engage in intervention and outcome measures and no family or friends to support with this. * Not resident in England. * Pregnant women.
Where it's running
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer Crow — Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Crow
- Email: jcrow@ic.ac.uk
- Phone: 07795826663
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.