Problem-Solving Therapy for Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Stroke Survivor-Caregiver Dyads
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Stroke, Quality of Life, Depression
In brief
The purpose of this feasibility study is to determine whether it is practical and helpful to provide problem-solving therapy to stroke survivors and their spouses/partners (caregivers) together. It will also compare the experiences of participants who receive problem-solving therapy to those who receive stroke-related health education. Many stroke survivors and caregivers report feeling sad or blue at some point after the stroke. These feelings can impact quality of life. Encountering problems is a part of daily life. These problems can be big or small, but sometimes they can pile up and feel overwhelming, contributing to feelings of sadness. Problem-solving therapy is a tool that teaches structured ways to address current problems or challenges in your life. Participants who are assigned to receive problem-solving therapy will work with a research team member for six, one-hour sessions. During each session, participants will identify a problem (big or small) and create a plan to work on that problem. Participants who are assigned to receive stroke-related health education will work with a research team member who will teach them about various topics related to stroke over six, one-hour sessions. Each session will cover information about a different topic related to stroke. Outcomes data will be collected at approximately 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 13 weeks from baseline.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04035681
- Run by
- Allina Health System
- People needed
- 28
- Starts
- 2019-06-10
- Expected to finish
- 2020-07-22
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-09-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Both dyad participants are at least 18 years of age.
- The stroke survivor experienced an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
- The caregiver is a spouse/partner who provides regular, unpaid support for the survivor in activities of daily living.
- Both dyad members are willing and able understand and comply with protocol requirements.
You may not qualify if…
- The stroke survivor has severe expressive or receptive aphasia or global aphasia, as documented in the medical record by a speech pathologist or other provider.
- Either dyad member is unable to write, as this will interfere with completion of MiniCog assessment.
- Either dyad member has significant cognitive impairment, evidenced by MiniCog score <4 at screening.
- Either dyad member reports an intent to harm him/herself or others.
- Either dyad member has any concurrent conditions that would interfere with participation.
Where it is running
- Allina Health — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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