TerminatedNot Applicable

Motivational Interviewing for Stroke

Stopped: no research team to conduct study

United States1 participantsStarted 2023-12-20

Plain-language summary

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a style of communication designed to elicit a person's own reasons for change to drive commitment toward a goal. The goal of this study is to assess the effect of trainee-led MI on patients diagnosed with acute stroke or TIA attributable to modifiable risk factors in comparison to conventional post-stroke counseling, based on patient outcomes, and meaning of work and sense of fulfillment for trainees.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 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: * Patient presentation consistent with a stroke or TIA * Patient is a current tobacco user and tobacco use contributed to the stroke * Resident enrolled in study assigned to Vascular Neurology service during patient admission. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient unable or unwilling to follow up in the outpatient stroke clinic after discharge * Patient has cognitive impairment or aphasia that would preclude meaningful participation in motivational interview (defined as a score of 0 on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale \[NIHSS\] questions 1 and 9)

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

Smoking cessation at 90-day post-discharge follow up

Timeframe: 90 days post-discharge

Patient rating of ability to improve their health

Timeframe: 90 days post-discharge

Recurrence of stroke / TIA symptoms

Timeframe: 90 days post-discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06195007

SponsorUniversity of Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.