Implementing Evidence in the Detection and Treatment of Post Stroke Depression

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mental Health, Neurology, Health Services

In brief

Post Stroke Depression (PSD)is a high volume condition with negative impact on patient recovery after stroke. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a system intervention to improve the proportion of Veterans screened and started on treatment for PSD. The secondary aim is evaluate whether a patient-based self-management intervention provides any additional benefit compared to usual care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00296140

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

66

Starts

2006-12-13

Expected to finish

2009-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aim 1 - veterans with ischemic stroke hospitalized at any of the VISN 8 or 11 facilities during the 18th month enrollment period.
• Aim 2 - veterans hospitalized at the Indianapolis or Gainesville VAMC's.

You may not qualify if…

• Aim 1 - none
• Aim 2 - 18 or younger, unable to speak or understand English, severe cognitive impairments, no access to telephone, not willing to follow-up at VA for outpatient care, unwilling to participate in interviews and/or life expectancy less than 6 months.

Where it is running

• North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL — Gainesville, Florida, United States
• Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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