Family-Clinician Collaboration to Improve Neglect and Rehabilitation Outcome After Stroke

Launched by KESSLER FOUNDATION · Jan 17, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how working together with family members can help improve recovery for stroke survivors who have spatial neglect. Spatial neglect is a condition where a person has difficulty paying attention to one side of their body after a stroke, even though they can see just fine. The trial will involve family members actively participating with the healthcare team during the rehabilitation process to see if this collaboration can lead to better recovery outcomes.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to have had a right-sided stroke, be functionally independent before the stroke, and show signs of moderate to severe spatial neglect. They must also be able to understand and follow instructions in English and live with a family member who will also take part in the study. Participants can expect to engage in rehabilitation activities alongside their family member, and the study is currently recruiting individuals aged 65 to 74. This is an exciting opportunity to explore how family support can make a difference in recovery after a stroke.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Unilateral right brain stroke
• • Functionally independent before stroke
• • Presence of spatial neglect (moderate to severe, will be confirmed during the screening session)
• • Ability to follow instructions and understand verbal or written English
• • Currently living with a family member who will be enrolled into the study as well
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of progressive neurological disorder
• • History of a significant psychiatric disorder
• • Living outside of 50-mile radius of Kessler Foundation (West Orange, NJ)