Nurse-led rehabilitation to improve daily function and community participation after stroke in Bangladesh
Official title: Post-discharge Nurse-led Rehabilitation to Improve Functional Activity and Community Participation Among Stroke-Patients in Bangladesh: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Hiroshima University · NCT07384650 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try a nurse-led rehabilitation approach with a multidisciplinary team to help people recently discharged after stroke improve daily activities and return to community life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 166 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hiroshima University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka, Dhaka Division) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07384650 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) recently discharged from NINS&H within two weeks after stroke with moderate disability (mRS 2–4), who need assistive devices, can communicate, have a phone, and can give consent are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with very severe disability (mRS >4), those who cannot communicate, those already receiving institutional rehabilitation, or those enrolled in other trials are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, open-label 1:1 randomized controlled trial conducted at the National Institute of Neuroscience & Hospital (Dhaka) from January to September 2026 with a planned sample of 166 participants. The intervention is a 6-month nurse-led rehabilitation program delivered with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on self-care training and use of assistive devices and involving family caregivers. Eligible participants are adults discharged from NINS&H within two weeks after stroke with moderate disability (mRS 2–4) who can communicate and consent. Outcomes will compare functional ability and community participation between the nurse-led program and usual care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help stroke survivors regain independence in daily activities and increase their participation in community life.
How similar studies have gone: Multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation has shown improved functional outcomes in many settings, although nurse-led, community-focused programs in Bangladesh are less well studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 years old and above, both males \& females, 2. Irrespective of the type of stroke and time of stroke, 3. mRS 2-4 with disability on upper and/or lower limb(s) 4. Physician advice on rehabilitation, and who needs assistive devices for ADL, 5. Having a phone, and 6. Willing to provide consent \& participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participation in other clinical trials, 2. Planning to receive institutional rehabilitation services, and 3. Cannot communicate (having speech difficulties).
Where it's running
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National Institute of Neuroscience and Hospital
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Salma Akhter, RN, MSN — Hiroshima University
- Study coordinator: Michiko Moriyama, RN, PhD
- Email: morimich@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
- Phone: +8182-257-5365
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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.