Targeted Management Intervention for African-American Men With TIA or Stroke

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Conditions studied: Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

In brief

Stroke is the leading cause of disability, third leading cause of death, and one of the most resource-intensive diseases among Americans. African-Americans (AA) have a stroke rate nearly double that of Euro-Americans (EA), and AA who experience a first-ever stroke are younger, have greater stroke disability, more post-stroke complications, and slower recovery compared to EA.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01807793

Run by

Case Western Reserve University

People needed

43

Starts

2012-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-02-01

Who can join

Age: 22 and older, up to 64. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Self-identified AA male
• Between 22 and 64 years of age (> age 21 and < age 65).
• Within 6 months of discharge for Stroke /TIA
• Planned or recent home discharge
• Barthel Index (BI) score of > 60
• Available care partner willing to participate
• Be able to speak and understand English

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent

Where it is running

• Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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