Improving work ability for young adults who have had a stroke
Improving Work Ability of Young Adults With Stroke Through Personal Resource Building and Inclusive Volunteering: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study tests if a new 6-week online program can help young adults who have had a stroke improve their work skills and overall well-being compared to those who only get regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05902195 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates the effects of a 6-week virtual Personal Resource Building and Inclusive Volunteering Intervention (PVI) on young stroke survivors. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive usual care or the PVI alongside usual care. The study aims to measure improvements in work ability, self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, emotional well-being, and social skills at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and three months later. The goal is to enhance the rehabilitation process for young adults recovering from stroke.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18-64 who have experienced a first-ever or recurrent stroke and are currently unemployed but were regularly employed prior to their stroke.
Not a fit: Patients with transient ischaemic attacks, severe mental health conditions, or those currently engaged in vocational programs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the work ability and overall quality of life for young stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar interventions targeting work rehabilitation for stroke survivors have shown promise in improving outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-64 years old, * been clinically diagnosed with a first-ever or recurrent ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, * living at home, * Montreal Cognitive Assessment score \>2nd percentile, * a Modified Rankin Scale of 4 or below (moderately severe disability), * able to communicate in Cantonese and read Traditional Chinese, * a regular paid employment at the time of stroke, * been unemployed for at least 3 months at the time of recruitment. Exclusion Criteria: * have been diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack, * have experienced cerebrovascular events due to tumours, * have been diagnosed with a mental condition such as depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, * demonstrate incomprehensible speech or difficulty in comprehending conversations, or * have or are receiving vocational programmes.
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Suzanne Lo — 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: 852 3943 4485
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.