Stroke Homecare and Recurrence Prevention
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Home-based therapy, Standard Care (in control arm).
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Stroke. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
Background and Significance: Stroke is the leading cause of death in China, placing a heavy burden on patients, families, and society. Despite advancements in acute stroke treatment, the recurrence rate remains high, and secondary prevention faces significant challenges. Current standard care does not fully address the diverse needs of stroke patients. Home-based health care (HBHC) offers a promising new intervention, providing continuous medical support, personalized lifestyle changes, and improved medication adherence, potentially reducing the risk of stroke recurrence. Study Objectives and Hypotheses: The study seeks to assess the impact of HBHC on reducing stroke recurrence, improving quality of life, enhancing physical function, addressing psychological health issues, and increasing medication adherence. Additionally, the study will explore the cost-effectiveness of HBHC in reducing medical resource utilization and preventing cardiovascular events. It is hypothesized that HBHC will effectively reduce stroke recurrence and improve overall health outcomes. Study Design This study is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a home-based health care (HBHC) model in preventing recurrent strokes. A total of 1,614 stroke patients will be recruited from multiple regions in China and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will receive a comprehensive 12-month HBHC program that includes managing stroke recurrence risk factors, functional rehabilitation, daily living skills recovery, psychological health interventions, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, risk prevention, and caregiver empowerment. In contrast, the control group will receive standard post-stroke care and follow-up according to local guidelines. Both groups will undergo follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 months to evaluate stroke recurrence, quality of life, physical function, and psychological health. The study will span 2 years, with the primary outcome being the stroke recurrence rate within 12 months. Secondary outcomes include improvements in quality of life, physical function recovery, psychological health, medication adherence, cardiovascular events, and medical resource utilization. A process evaluation will also be conducted to assess the feasibility, adaptability, and implementation challenges of the HBHC model across different regions and patient populations. Value and impact: The findings will offer valuable insights into the feasibility and adaptability of HBHC across different regions and patient populations, contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies for improving long-term stroke management. Ultimately, this research will inform policy decisions, enhance clinical practice, and support the broader adoption of HBHC interventions to mitigate the burden of stroke and improve patient outcomes.
Interventions
- Combination product Home-based therapy
The home-based intervention includes the following modules: 1. Management of Stroke Recurrence Risk Factors: Home-based monitoring and management of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and medication adherence. 2. Functional Rehabilitation and Daily Living Skills: Home-based physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and recovery of daily living skills. 3. Psychological Health and Emotional Management: Home-based counseling and mental health support to address anxiety, depression, and st - Other Standard Care (in control arm)
The standard care intervention involves: Outpatient Visits: Routine follow-up visits to healthcare providers for stroke recovery monitoring, medication management, and adjustments. Inpatient Rehabilitation: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered in hospital or rehabilitation centers, if required. Follow-up Appointments: Regular visits with stroke specialists and rehabilitation professionals for ongoing care.
Primary outcome measures
- Stroke Recurrence Rate within 12 Months of Intervention [Time frame: 12 months after the start of the intervention]
Secondary outcome measures (10)
- Cardiovascular Events [Time frame: 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- All-Cause Mortality [Time frame: 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- Motor Function [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- Motor Function assessed by Barthel Index [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- Cognitive Function [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after the start of the intervention.]
- Depression [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- Anxiety [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after the start of the intervention.]
- Quality of Life using the EQ-5D scale [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- Healthcare Utilization (Hospitalizations and Emergency Visits) [Time frame: 12 months after the start of the intervention]
- Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors Related to Stroke Recurrence Prevention [Time frame: 12 months after the start of the intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the past month
- Clinically stable, having completed acute phase treatment, and about to be discharged in a normal condition
- Physically able to receive home-based health care services
- Residing in a community where home-based health care is available
- Able to provide informed consent or have a legally authorized representative provide consent
Exclusion criteria
- Receiving more than one month of post-discharge care at a stroke rehabilitation center or community rehabilitation center
- Severe comorbidities (e.g., cancer, respiratory failure, severe infections) with a life expectancy of less than 6 months
- Severe cognitive impairment or mental illness affecting adherence to the intervention
- Currently participating in another clinical trial
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06810024 · CAMS&PUMC-IEC-2025-008 · 2021-RC330-004