The Effectiveness and Mechanism of Character Strengths-based STEP Programme on Rehabilitation of … (NCT05738499) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effectiveness and Mechanism of Character Strengths-based STEP Programme on Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
China172 participantsStarted 2023-04-30
Plain-language summary
There is an urgent need for educational and psychological adjustment to stimulate the post-stroke patients' motivation to actively carry out rehabilitation. Studies have shown that interventions based on character strengths are widely used in chronic disease patients abroad, and have achieved the effect of improving the physical and mental health. However, research on individualized character strengths in stroke patient intervention is limited, and more clinical evidence is needed. This study is based on personality theory and the application of character strengths-based STEP programme (CSSTEP) in stroke patients. The investigators hypothesized that the CSSTEP programme could help stroke patients to improve mental state, cognitive function, and better gait performance, suffer from less post-stroke depression, enhance their post-stroke self-confidence.
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:
* ① Clinical diagnosis of stroke, CT or MRI diagnosis of cerebral infarction;
* ② Within 30 days after clinical diagnosis of acute stroke;
* ③ Age ≥18 years;
* ④ Basic cognition, learning ability and willingness, all vital signs were stable, no other serious complications and no history of mental illness;
* ⑤ Informed consent and cooperation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ① Moderate or severe cognitive impairment (defined as mini-mental state examination score ≤20);
* ② Unstable vital signs, accompanied by severe heart, liver, renal insufficiency, respiratory failure and malignant tumors, unable to intervene.
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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Change from Baseline Depression at 1 month. Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD-24) Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, Post-intervention within one week, One month after intervention