CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke Program on Caregiver Knowledge, Burden, and Quality of Life

Philippines22 participantsStarted 2025-11-11

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of the Training to Aid Patients with Stroke (TAP-S) Program on caregiver outcomes among informal caregivers of adult stroke patients during the early post-stroke period. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does participation in the TAP-S Program improve caregiver knowledge regarding stroke management, rehabilitation, and home care? 2. Does participation in the TAP-S Program reduce caregiver burden and improve caregiver quality of life across multiple assessment phases? Participants will: 1. Attend a structured caregiver education and training program covering basic stroke care, rehabilitation principles, positioning, transfers, home exercises, prevention of complications, and caregiver self-care. 2. Complete outcome assessments at baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge. 3. Answer questionnaires measuring caregiver knowledge, caregiver strain, and quality of life.

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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of adult patients diagnosed with stroke * Caregivers of patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation or neurology services during the study period * Caregivers directly involved in providing daily care to the stroke patient * Caregivers aged 18 years and older * Caregivers able to understand and communicate in Filipino or English Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of patients with unstable medical conditions that prevented completion of the intervention or assessments * Caregivers unable to attend the educational sessions or follow-up assessments * Caregivers with significant cognitive, hearing, or communication impairments limiting participation * Professional or paid caregivers not primarily responsible for the patient's care

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

Change in caregiver knowledge scores following participation in the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke (TAP-S) Program

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge

Change in caregiver burden following participation in the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke (TAP-S) Program

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge

Change in caregiver quality of life following participation in the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke (TAP-S) Program

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07617207

SponsorUniversity of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-26

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Plain-language summary

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.

What they're measuring

Change in caregiver knowledge scores following participation in the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke (TAP-S) Program

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge

Change in caregiver burden following participation in the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke (TAP-S) Program

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge

Change in caregiver quality of life following participation in the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke (TAP-S) Program

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge