In this study the user requirements of the Neurorehabilitation Ecosystem for Sustained Treatment (NEST), a system containing: an exercise app, smartwatch and virtual coach designed for stroke survivors, will be investigated. Focus groups or interviews will be held in three countries, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands. During these focus groups open-ended questions will be asked about the different components of NEST.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Stroke survivors:
Inclusion criteria:
* People who had a stroke and were discharged from the rehabilitation center within one year from now.
* Range of different hand functioning measured with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (only the upper extremity part will be used)
* 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria:
* Low cognitive functioning, with a mini mental state examination score below 21
* Extremely limited smartphone user
* Patients suffering from aphasia
Caregivers:
Inclusion criteria:
* An informal caregiver of a stroke patient (mostly a family member or friend)
* Stroke patient was discharged within one year from now
* 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria:
\- Extremely limited smartphone user
Healthcare professionals:
Inclusion criteria:
* Working as a therapist in one of the centres
* Working with stroke patients on a daily basis
Exclusion criteria:
\- Extremely limited smartphone user
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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Inductive thematic analysis on user requirements gained during focus groups
Timeframe: 2 hours
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Inductive thematic analysis on user requirements gained during interviews