MyStroke for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers (NCT06442631) | Clinical Trial Compass
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MyStroke for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
United States690 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this multicenter randomized trial is to evaluate the impact of a personalized video-based stroke education platform on patient-centered and health system-centered outcomes. The main questions this study aims to address are:
1. Does a personalized, video-based educational platform improve stroke knowledge?
2. Does a personalized, video-based educational platform reduce post-discharge health system utilization?
3. Do different strategies of nudging improve engagement with educational material after hospital discharge?
In order to determine the effect of this personalized stroke education strategy, researchers will compare subjects who receive standard stroke education with those who receive the personalized stroke education platform in addition to standard standard education. Patient knowledge will be assessed 90-days after discharge. Study participants will include both stroke patients and caregivers, who will:
1. Receive standard education during the stroke hospitalization
2. Complete a survey on the day of hospital discharge to assess their baseline knowledge.
3. Half of the subjects will be randomly assigned to also receive access to the personalized stroke education platform on the day of discharge.
4. All subjects will complete two follow-up study visits (7 and 90 days after discharge) in order to complete surveys.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 18 years old
* Admitted to hospital with clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke (imaging confirmation not required)
* Stroke symptom onset within 30 days of enrollment
* Being discharged to either home or an acute rehabilitation facility
* Access to internet enabled device (smartphone, tablet, computer)
* Fluent in either English or Spanish (does not need to be native or primary language)
* Willingness and ability to sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe aphasia (score of ≥2 on NIHSS item 9)
* Ischemic stroke that is attributed to a surgical procedure
* Resides in a skilled nursing facility prior to admission
* Being discharged to skilled nursing facility or long-term acute care facility
* Unwillingness or inability to participate in remote/virtual study visits
* A terminal or advanced condition that raises the possibility the subject may not survive 90 days
* Any other illness or condition that the investigator feels would pose a hazard to the subject from participation in the study
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.
1This trial is testing an educational tool called MyStroke for stroke survivors and their caregivers — would you say I or my family member actually needs more structured education about stroke right now, and could something like this be useful for us?
2Since this study is measuring how well people retain information using a survey called the Stroke Patient Education Retention survey, what kinds of things does that tool actually ask about, and how would my participation in the study differ from the care I'd already be receiving?
3The trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — do you know when it might open, and is there a way to get on a waitlist or be notified when it starts so we don't miss the window?
4Because this is listed as Phase NA, which usually means it's a behavioral or educational intervention rather than a drug trial, what are the main risks or time commitments I should be aware of before deciding whether this would fit into our lives right now?
5Are there other stroke education programs or support resources you'd recommend in the meantime, in case this trial takes a while to open or turns out not to be a good fit for our situation?
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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The Stroke Patient Education Retention (SPER) survey