A randomised controlled trial of combined Cognitive Rehabilitation and Psychological Intervention following stroke.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: stroke; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001445864
• Lead Sponsor: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 10 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Participants (i) must be at least 18 years of age, (ii) have a confirmed diagnosis of stroke within the previous 6 months and no longer in hospital, (iii) self-reported cognitive difficulties and/or adjustment concerns, which are confirmed by neuropsychological and clinical assessment on pre-testing, (iv) English as preferred language of use, (v) estimated premorbid full scale IQ greater than or equal to 80, (vi) access to a technology suitable for Telehealth, and (vii) ability to attend weekly sessions over a 6 week period, and an assessment session before and immediately after the intervention, as well as at 3 month follow up.

Exclusion Criteria

(i) non-English speaking background, diagnosis (ii) diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disorder, (ii) diagnosis of traumatic brain injury or other serious neurological condition eg. epilepsy or brain tumour, (iii) diagnosis of premorbid psychiatric illness (other than mood or anxiety) or (iv) severe physical, language or cognitive deficits that are not able to be otherwise supported and prevent engagement with the Telehealth intervention.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) long delay recall [This will be assessed post-enrolment (1-2 weeks prior to intervention), after 7 to 8 weeks (1-2 weeks post intervention completion) and again after a further 3 months. ]