Training caregivers to assist stroke survivors in rehabilitation
Optimizing Activity Performance of Stroke Patients Through Caregiver-Assisted Rehabilitation With Strategy Training: A Feasibility Study
NA · Taipei Medical University · NCT06741475
This study is testing whether training caregivers to help stroke survivors can improve their recovery and daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (New Taipei City and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06741475 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the feasibility of a caregiver-assisted strategy training (CaST) program aimed at improving activity functions in adults recovering from stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the CaST intervention or a control education program, with assessments conducted at multiple time points to evaluate clinical outcomes. The study employs a mixed-methods design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative evaluations to gather comprehensive data on the intervention's effectiveness and acceptability. The goal is to determine if integrating caregivers into rehabilitation can enhance functional outcomes for stroke survivors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who have a modified Rankin Scale score between 2 and 4 and are willing to engage in rehabilitation with a healthy caregiver.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing palliative care or those with severe cognitive impairments or other major health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors by effectively involving caregivers in the recovery process.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of caregivers in rehabilitation is a growing area of interest, this specific approach of caregiver-assisted strategy training is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being willing to provide informed consent * Diagnosis with ischemic and/or hemorrhagic stroke * Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ranges from 2 to 4 * Rehabilitation frequency less than 3 days per week * Having a healthy caregiver Exclusion Criteria: * Undergoing palliative care * Major diseases or severe conditions influencing study participation, such as global aphasia, dementia, multiple organ failure, immobilization due to fracture, etc Moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment, with Montreal Cognitive Assessment score \<22 * Pre-stroke mRS \> 1 * Participating in other interventional study concurrently.
Where this trial is running
New Taipei City and 2 other locations
- Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital,Ministry of Health and Welfare — New Taipei City, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
- Taipei Medical University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
- Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Feng-Heng Chang, ScD — Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, Taipei Medical University
- Study coordinator: Feng-Heng Chang, ScD
- Email: ipc@tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-2-66202589
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, Stroke rehabilitation, Caregiver, Strategy training, Activity function