Promoting Resilience in Stroke Survivor-carepartner Dyads (ReStoreD)
United States400 participantsStarted 2022-07-20
Plain-language summary
Affecting nearly 800,000 people in the US every year, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, and has serious consequences for stroke survivors and their carepartners. Our project uses a scientifically rigorous efficacy study to evaluate a remotely delivered 8-week dyadic (couples-based) positive psychology intervention to reduce emotional distress in stroke survivors and their carepartners. If successful, couples may be better emotionally equipped to cope with the sequelae of stroke, and have better rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling cohabitating couple where one partner has a had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
* The stroke must have occurred between 3 months and 3 years prior to enrollment
* The adult couple must have been living together since before the stroke and for at least 6 months prior to enrollment
* One or both partners must report some anxiety and/or depressive symptoms
* Participants must be able to read, understand, and follow instructions, and be able to provide their own consent
Exclusion Criteria:
• Either dyad partner has significant aphasia (difficulties with speech), visual, psychiatric, and/or significant cognitive impairment that would limit their ability to participate in the intervention in a meaningful way
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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PROMIS Emotional Distress, Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Form
Timeframe: Baseline
2
PROMIS Emotional Distress, Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Form
Timeframe: 8 weeks
3
PROMIS Emotional Distress, Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Form
Timeframe: 16 weeks
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PROMIS Emotional Distress, Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Form