Telehealth program to improve self-management after stroke
Efficacy of the Improving Participation After Stroke Self-Management-Rehabilitation (IPASS-R) Program in Sub-acute Stroke
This study is testing a telehealth program to see if it can help people recovering from a stroke manage their health better and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Missouri-Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06588647 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a telehealth-based self-management program specifically designed for individuals recovering from a stroke. The program aims to enhance self-efficacy, improve daily activity performance, and boost overall quality of life for participants who are within six months post-stroke. Participants will engage in small-group sessions that focus on stroke-specific challenges and strategies for community engagement. The intervention includes the Improving Participation after Stroke Self-Management Program (IPASS) and the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 45-85 who are less than six months post-stroke and have completed inpatient rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients with severe depressive symptoms, dementia, or other significant neurological conditions may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and independence of stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth for stroke rehabilitation, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * less than 6 months post-stroke * age 45-85 years * completed inpatient rehabilitation services (if recommended) * living in the community with or without caregiver support (i.e., not living in a skilled nursing facility) * ability to read, write, and speak English * diagnosis of mild or moderate stroke (National Institutes of Health stroke score \<16) * able to use videoconferencing independently or with caregiver support Exclusion Criteria: * severe depressive symptoms as indicated by a score ≥21 on the Patient Health Questionnaire * dementia symptoms as indicated by a score of \<23 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment * additional neurological diagnoses (e.g., brain malignancy, previous severe stroke) * (4) moderate or severe aphasia as indicated by a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale aphasia score of ≥ 2 * inability to provide informed consent * any other condition not otherwise specified that the PI determines would render participation in this study as unsafe for the participant
Where this trial is running
Columbia, Missouri
- University of Missouri — Columbia, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna E Boone, PhD, OTR/L — University of Missouri Occupational Therapy
- Study coordinator: Anna E Boone, PhD, OTR/L
- Email: booneae@umsystem.edu
- Phone: 5738827023
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.