Individual peer support for stroke patients returning home
Evaluation of the Impact of an Individual Peer Support Intervention for Stroke Patients When Returning Home: a Mixed Methods Pilot Study
NA · Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT04197258
This study tests whether having a personal peer supporter can help stroke patients adjust better and feel more supported when they return home after rehab.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Genis-Laval) |
| Trial ID | NCT04197258 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of individualized peer support interventions for stroke patients transitioning from rehabilitation to home. It aims to provide social and emotional support through peer-helpers who share their experiences with stroke recovery. The approach focuses on addressing the unique needs of patients and their families, particularly in adapting to new caregiving roles. The hypothesis is that this individualized support will enhance the quality of life and empower patients during their recovery process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults who have experienced a first confirmed ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and are preparing for discharge from a rehabilitation center.
Not a fit: Patients living in institutions prior to their stroke or those with unstable medical or psychological conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and emotional well-being of stroke patients and their families.
How similar studies have performed: While peer support interventions have shown promise in various contexts, this specific individualized approach for stroke patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient, * Having had a first confirmed, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * Managed in the participating rehabilitation center * Whose discharge to home directly from the rehabilitation center is planned * Presenting a modified Rankin score of 1 to 3 when deciding to leave the stroke center * Having given its written consent * Whose main residence is located in the Rhône department * Aphasic patients may be included if a caregiver can follow up with the case manager Exclusion Criteria: * Patient living in an institution prior to stroke * included in a gerontological network before stroke * Patient unable to understand quality of life questionnaires * Patient with unstable medical or psychological conditions who, in the opinion of the investigator, could lead the subject to be non-compliant or uncooperative during the study or could compromise patient safety or participation in the study * Patient under guardianship or curatorship * Patient not affiliated to a social health insurance
Where this trial is running
Saint-Genis-Laval
- Hôpital Henry Gabrielle — Saint-Genis-Laval, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Julie Haesebaert, MD
- Email: julie.haesebaert01@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 472684905
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.
Conditions: Stroke, Peer support