Comparing Two Training Programs for Stroke Caregivers: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Critical Care Pathway on Stroke Recovery Outcomes.

Evaluation of comparative efficacy of newly developed P.W. Critical Care Pathway for stroke patients (PWCCPS) as against the London Stroke Careers Training Course for care givers regards to improvement of (FAST) outcome RCT - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/079896

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-02-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: P.W. Critical Care Pathway for Stroke Patients (PWCCPS).: The PW Critical Care Pathway for Stroke Patients (PWCCPS) is a structured care plan designed to enhance stroke recovery by focu

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: This study will include adult stroke patients aged 18 years and above who have been diagnosed within the last 72 hours and exhibit signs of facial drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulty as assessed by the Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale (CPSS). The primary caregivers of these patients, who have been actively involved in daily care for at least one month and are willing to participate in the training and follow-up assessments, will also be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include patients with a history of prior strokes, significant comorbidities, severe cognitive impairments, or those enrolled in conflicting clinical trials. Caregivers who are professionally trained in stroke care, have substantial prior caregiving experience, or have severe health conditions preventing participation will also be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome of this study is the improvement in stroke recovery, specifically focusing on the FAST (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Timely activities of daily living) components. These outcomes will be measured using the Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale (CPSS). The effectiveness of the newly developed PW Critical Care Pathway will be compared with the London Stroke Carers Training Course to determine which intervention results in better stroke recovery.Timepoint: The primary outcome will be assessed at three specific time points: at baseline (before the intervention), at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks post-intervention.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary outcome of this study is the improvement in stroke recovery, specifically focusing on the FAST (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Timely activities of daily living) components. These outcomes will be measured using the Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale (CPSS). The effectiveness of the newly developed PW Critical Care Pathway will be compared with the London Stroke Carers Training Course to determine which intervention results in better stroke recovery.Timepoint: The primary outcome will be assessed at three specific time points: at baseline (before the intervention), at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks post-intervention.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcomes include the evaluation of physical, mental, and social parameters of stroke patients, assessed using the Barthel Index for daily living activities and the WHO Quality of Life Scale. These outcomes will compare the effectiveness of the P.W. Critical Care Pathway and the London Stroke Carers Training Course in improving overall well-being and functional independence of stroke patients. Additionally, the motor function of patients will be assessed using the RACE (Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation) scale, with comparisons made between the two intervention groups.Timepoint: Secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention (4-6 weeks after baseline), and at a 3-month follow-up.	—

Measure

Time frame

The secondary outcomes include the evaluation of physical, mental, and social parameters of stroke patients, assessed using the Barthel Index for daily living activities and the WHO Quality of Life Scale. These outcomes will compare the effectiveness of the P.W. Critical Care Pathway and the London Stroke Carers Training Course in improving overall well-being and functional independence of stroke patients. Additionally, the motor function of patients will be assessed using the RACE (Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation) scale, with comparisons made between the two intervention groups.Timepoint: Secondary outcomes will be assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention (4-6 weeks after baseline), and at a 3-month follow-up.

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deeplata Mendhe

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

mendhedeeplata@gmail.com9730870118

Outcome results