Stroke and Anxiety Reduction (NCT06013982) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Stroke and Anxiety Reduction
United States34 participantsStarted 2023-08-22
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the impact that a structured anxiety reduction intervention program has on patients being discharged to home following an acute stroke in an academic medical center. Eligible participants will be screened and recruited by the research team through daily rounds. After completing the informed consent process, the research team will pull demographic information from the electronic health record (EHR) and REDCAP that includes ethnicity and support system. Participants will complete the Anxiety Screen Questionnaire (GAD-7 ANXIETY SURVEY) and will be provided with information regarding stroke support groups available with additional NYU Langone Health and the American Heart Association internet-based information regarding anxiety reduction (NYU Langone Health Anxiety Reduction Bundle). The participants will be encouraged to attend a stroke support group for 3 months and utilize the NYU Langone Health Anxiety Reduction Bundle provided. At the completion of the intervention (3 months), participants will be provided with the GAD-7 ANXIETY SURVEY again and a survey that includes open-ended questions and a program evaluation by email. Analysis will occur after final data is collected.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 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:
* Be diagnosed with an acute stroke
* Able to speak, read and write in English
* Not cognitively impaired, as per standard of care documentation in the EHR regarding mental status.
* Discharged to home
* Internet access including email
* Willingness to participate in an anxiety reduction program
* Length of hospital stay less than 5 days from the initial presentation of stroke symptoms
* Must be medically stable
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not diagnosed with an acute stroke
* Unable to speak, read and write in English as this intervention is not available in other languages and at this time, funding is not available in order to have the resources provided translated or to have translation services available for these participants.
* Not discharged to home
* No internet access including email
* Unwilling or unable to participate in an anxiety reduction program
* Cognitively impaired
* Length of hospital stay greater than 6 days from the initial presentation of stroke symptoms
* Not medically stable
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.