Promoting Resilience in Stroke Survivor-carepartner Dyads (ReStoreD)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · Apr 13, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The ReStoreD trial is studying a program designed to help stroke survivors and their partners cope better with the emotional challenges that often follow a stroke. It aims to improve mental well-being and quality of life for both partners through an 8-week online intervention based on positive psychology. This approach focuses on building resilience and enhancing coping skills, which can lead to better recovery and emotional support for both individuals during this difficult time.

To participate in this trial, couples must live together, with one partner having experienced a stroke between 3 months and 3 years ago. Both partners should feel some anxiety or depression but must be able to understand and follow instructions. Unfortunately, if either partner has serious speech, vision, or cognitive issues, they wouldn’t be able to take part in the study. Participants can expect to engage in supportive activities designed to promote positive thinking and emotional well-being, which could help them better manage the challenges of life after a stroke. This is an important opportunity for couples looking for support and improved emotional health following such a life-changing event.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Community-dwelling cohabitating couple where one partner has a had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• • The stroke must have occurred between 3 months and 3 years prior to enrollment
• • The adult couple must have been living together since before the stroke and for at least 6 months prior to enrollment
• • One or both partners must report some anxiety and/or depressive symptoms
• • Participants must be able to read, understand, and follow instructions, and be able to provide their own consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Either dyad partner has significant aphasia (difficulties with speech), visual, psychiatric, and/or significant cognitive impairment that would limit their ability to participate in the intervention in a meaningful way