Rehabilitation Strategies for Social Participation in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Start Date
9/29/2025
Completion Date
6/1/2027
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new rehabilitation program, combining acceptance and commitment therapy with strategy training (ACES), to help people resume social participation after stroke and live in the community. Investigators will also compare the changes in social participation and psychological flexibility from baseline to follow-up at one-month after rehabilitation to see if participants who receive ACES report clinically meaningful improvements (Cohen's d=0.2 or greater) compared to the existing rehabilitation program using strategy training alone (START). Participants will: * complete testing to see if they are eligible for the study. If qualified, complete testing to understand how the stroke has affected their daily life * be randomized to receive either ACES or START rehabilitation program for 10 sessions at their home * repeat part of the tests at the end of the intervention and one month after
Detailed Description
In April 2025, the investigator changed the recruitment status because the first enrolled participant ended up being ineligible. The investigators also updated eligibility criteria and outcome measures to be consistent with the IRB protocol. In June 2025, the investigator received notice of award from NIH and thus updated information to be consistent with the IRB protocol.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Strategy Training Only
Strategy Training embedded with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Principles
Conditions
Locations
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
United States