Stroke in Working Age and Job Accommodation in Facilitating Transition Back to Work (NCT06709898) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stroke in Working Age and Job Accommodation in Facilitating Transition Back to Work
Finland100 participantsStarted 2025-01-10
Plain-language summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to investigate whether cognitive job accommodation intervention enhances return to work, work ability and performance after ischemic stroke in working-age population. The main questions are:
* Does the cognitive job accommodation intervention affect absenteeism and presenteeism after stroke?
* Does the intervention affect work ability and perceived cognitive and emotional difficulties at work?
* Does the intervention decrease mental strain, fatigue and negative mood symptoms after return to work?
* Does the intervention affect life satisfaction among the stroke patients returning to work?
Researchers will compare the intervention group to a control group returning to work after stroke with current healthcare practices and work procedures.
Participants:
* At baseline, 6 and 12 month follow-up web-based questionnaires and cognitive tests are administered.
* At 3 month follow-up participants fill in Brain Work Questionnaire (BWQ) that measures cognitive demands and difficulties at work.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 68 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ischemic stroke occurred within 12 month
* At least mild cognitive, emotional and/or state alertness symptoms detected in neuropsychological assessment in subacute phase
* Employed when the stroke occurred and has workplace where to return
* Occupational health services (OHS) available
* Participant has agreed that clinical neuropsychologist and researcher can participate to OHS consultation regarding the job accommodation
* Adequate Finnish language ability to the questionnaires and cognitive tests
Exclusion Criteria:
* Work status - professional driver or some other safety critical occupation where even mild cognitive impairments restrict return to work
* Former neurological or psychiatric disorder or developmental disability affecting significantly cognition
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.