Emotional Freedom Techniques: a novel psychological approach t0 depression and Quality of life in Post -Stroke Patients.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: post-stroke; Depression; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000291583
• Lead Sponsor: Muhammad Alauddin

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2024-03-20
• Last Update Posted: 25 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

inclusion criteria will be the patient diagnosed with ischemic stroke with good reception and are able to talk (Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) will use for screening and age from 30 to 60 years, and experience low mood, lack of pleasure, depression(Beck depression inventory will use for evaluation)
Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score will be greater than 17.
High score on Beck Depression inventory.
Family member or caregiver willing and able to participate in patient's treatment

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusive criteria: with other neurological condition (dementia, autoimmune disease etc) and more than 70 years and included unstable co-morbid condition, severe cognitive, and/or communication difficulties that would interfere with participation. MMSE score less than 17. severe aphasia. a history of epileptic seizures or a first degree relative with epilepsy. Presence of illnesses other than stroke (e.g., untreated thyroid or adrenal disease, pancreatic cancer, and lymphoma) current involvement in other psychological therapy (Taking drugs known to cause depression (e.g., reserpine, alpha-methyl-dopa, steroids)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified