Transitional care program for stroke patients with hemiplegia
Official title: Effects of Transitional Care Program in Stroke Patients on Self-care Behavior, Quality of Life, and Hospital Readmission: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by Mahidol University · NCT06242366 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new care program for stroke patients with hemiplegia to see if it helps them take better care of themselves, improves their quality of life, and reduces hospital visits after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mahidol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 7, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 21, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06242366 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced their first acute ischemic stroke and have moderate hemiplegia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or those who decline participation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a transitional care program on self-care behavior, quality of life, and hospital readmission rates in stroke patients with hemiplegia. It involves 60 participants who are randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group, with the program implemented in two phases: during hospital admission and after discharge. Data will be collected using validated instruments and analyzed to assess the effectiveness of the program in improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance self-care abilities and quality of life for stroke patients, while reducing the likelihood of hospital readmissions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies utilizing transitional care models have shown promise in improving outcomes for stroke patients, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 18 years old. * The first diagnosis is acute ischemic stroke. * Hemiplegia * NIHSS 5-14 point (moderate impairment) * Telephone and Line Application used. * Can read and communicate in Thai language * Accept participants to research and inform consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Aphasia * The Six Item Cognitive Impairment Test: 6CIT from 8 points in age from 60 years old. * Participants with illness severity or dead during the study. * Reject the study
Where it's running
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Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok, Thailand Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rungnapa Premkamol — Mahidol University
- Study coordinator: Rungnapa Premkamol
- Email: rungnapa.pre@student.mahidol.ac.th
- Phone: (66)0922705798
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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.