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NCT Number: NCT02648750

Stroke Self-Management Delivered by Rehabilitation Assistants Within an Early Supported Discharge Service

This feasibility study evaluates whether it is possible to run a larger scale study to investigate the use of a self-management programme with adults who have recently had a stroke. Half of the participants will receive support with self-management from stroke therapists, while the other half will receive it from rehabilitation assistants.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Supporting self-management post-stroke is a key priority in healthcare policy, but not yet embedded into the provision of stroke rehabilitation. Barriers to implementation include time and resource. The feasibility of using the Bridges Stroke Self-Management Programme within an Early Supported Discharge Service and delivery by Rehabilitation Assistants is unknown.

The aim of this study was to evaluate key trial parameters to inform the protocol of a future definitive trial into the effectiveness of Bridges delivered by rehabilitation assistants within an Early Supported Discharge Service.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of new stroke
  • Being referred to the ESD service
  • Medically stable
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Can follow a two-stage command

Exclusion criteria

  • Being discharged to a care home

Treatment and study plan

Bridges self-management programme

Behavioral

The Bridges self-management programme is based on self-efficacy principles. It includes a Bridges stroke workbook consisting of stroke survivors' experiences and strategies, with space to record and reflect on personal goals and achievements, which the practitioner will work through with the participant. The practitioner will also used strategies based on key principles of self-management during interactions with patients.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline Stroke Self-Efficacy Scale at 6 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline Modified Rivermead Mobility Index at 6 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    Functional mobility

  2. Change from baseline SIPSO at 6 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    social integration

  3. Change from baseline EQ5D at 6 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    health-related quality of life

  4. Change from baseline PHQ-9 at 6 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    depression

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Jenny Freeman

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Stroke Self-Management Programme Delivered by Rehabilitation Assistants Within an Early Supported Discharge Service: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Jan 7, 2016
Registry last updated
Jul 5, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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