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

Not applicable Interventional University of Missouri-Columbia · NCT06588647

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

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages45 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia Academic / other
Locations1 site (Columbia, Missouri)
Trial IDNCT06588647 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

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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

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions StrokeSelf-ManagementTelehealthActivities of daily livingCommunity engagement
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.