An Ecological Momentary Assessment Based Program to Support Self-Management for Post-stroke Patients (NCT07691411) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Ecological Momentary Assessment Based Program to Support Self-Management for Post-stroke Patients
Hong Kong50 participantsStarted 2026-01-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this feasibility study is to test whether a new approach that combines real-time symptom tracking (Ecological Momentary Assessment) with machine learning can help people recovering from a stroke to better manage depression, thinking difficulties, and daily functioning. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is this combined approach practical and acceptable for post-stroke survivors? Does the program improve mood, cognitive function, or functional ability to carry out daily activities?
Participants will:
Use a smartphone app called RehabCare Companion for a period of time Answer brief daily surveys about their mood, thoughts, and activities for one week Receive personalized self-care suggestions generated by machine learning based on their responses Complete assessments of depression, cognition, and functioning before and after the program Take part in a group interview to share their experiences
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* adults aged 18 years or older
* having a confirmed diagnosis of stroke
* having sufficient proficiency in Cantonese to understand and respond to the assessments and prompts
* having a Hong Kong version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) score of 18 or higher
* having a smartphone.
Exclusion Criteria:
* they have moderate to severe cognitive impairment (a HK-MoCA score of 17 or lower)
* they have active psychiatric disorders other than depression (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
* they have a terminal illness or prognosis that suggests a limited life expectancy
* they have conditions that compromise their self-care ability (i.e., bedbound).
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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Feasibility of the study: acceptance
Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention (T2).
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Feasibility of the study: adherence
Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention (T2).
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Feasibility of the study: experience of the participants in using the app
Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention (T2).