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Understanding Knowledge of Fatigue and Depression After Stroke Among Patients and Caregivers -A Qualitative descriptive study

Exploring the Knowledge of Post-Stroke Fatigue and Post-Stroke Depression in Patients with Stroke and Their Caregivers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094247
Enrollment
15
Registered
2025-09-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G819- Hemiplegia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Khadeejath Shahila
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Stroke Patients: 1. Diagnosed with stroke (acute, subacute, or chronic). 2. Aged 18 years or older. 3. Able to communicate in the language used for the interview (for example, English or regional language). 4. Stroke survivors at different stages: Acute: 0 to 7 days post stroke Subacute: 7 days to 6 months post stroke Chronic: more than 6 months post stroke 5. Willing to participate in a semi structured interview. Caregivers: 1. Primary caregivers (family members, relatives, or friends) who are responsible for the care of the stroke patient. 2. Aged 18 years or older. 3. Able to communicate in the language used for the interview. 4. Caregivers who have been assisting the stroke patient for at least one month post stroke. 5. Willing to participate in a semi structured interview.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Stroke Patients: 1. Patients with severe cognitive impairment or mental health conditions (for example, dementia or acute psychiatric disorders) that would prevent meaningful participation in the interview. 2. Patients unable to communicate or understand the study due to language barriers or physical limitations (for example, aphasia). 3. Patients with a history of neurological conditions unrelated to stroke. 4. Patients in the acute phase of stroke who are unable to participate due to severe medical instability. Caregivers: 1. Caregivers who are not directly involved in providing care (for example, distant relatives or professionals). 2. Caregivers who cannot communicate or understand the study due to language barriers or physical or mental impairments. 3. Caregivers who have less than one month of caregiving experience.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess Knowledge and understanding of post-stroke fatigue and post-stroke depression among patients with stroke and their caregivers.Timepoint: At the time of the semi-structured interview (single time point).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKhadeejath Shahila

Yenepoya Physiotherapy College

shifalikotian@yenepoya.edu.in9353899352

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026