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The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a virtual multidisciplinary stroke care clinic for community-dwelling stroke survivors and caregivers: a randomised controlled trial

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a virtual multidisciplinary stroke care clinic for community-dwelling stroke survivors and caregivers: a randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1800016101
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-05-11
Start date
2018-06-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-05-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Two groups:Online videos platform, video calls, telephone calls, hotline, blood pressure monitoring, 30-45 minutes for each video chat, for six months, verus usual rehabilitation services

Sponsors

The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Survivors: (1) Age of 18 years or older; (2) a diagnosis of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke; (3) within 3 months of stroke from symptom onset; (4) a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score = 10/ Mini-Mental State Examination score of = 18. Caregivers: (1) spending the most time caring for the survivor. Both survivors & caregivers: (1) able to communicate in Chinese; (2) able to operate the device kit.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Survivors: (1) severe dysphasia that hinders their participation in video calls. Caregivers: (1) severe psychiatric condition that might affect their ability to provide care.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Self-efficacy in performing daily functional activities and self management (Survivors);Health related quality of life (Survivors);Stroke self-management behaviours (Survivors);Health related quality of life (Caregivers);Depression (Both survivors and caregivers);Social participation (Survivors);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Health service utilisation (Survivors);Participants' satisfaction (Both survivors and caregivers);Adherence (Both survivors and caregivers);Coping strategies and satisfaction in caring (Caregivers);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCHAU Pak Chun Janita

The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

janitachau@cuhk.edu.hk+852 3943 6226

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 21, 2026