Stroke Homecare and Recurrence Prevention

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Stroke

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 stress. 4. Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions: At-home guidance on healthy eating, lifestyle changes, and behavior modification to reduce stroke recurrence. 5. Risk and Complication Prevention: Home monitoring to prevent infections and other complications during recovery. 6. Caregiver Empowerment: Home-based caregiver training and support to improve caregiving skills and reduce caregiver stress.

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Peking Union Medical College

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-02-27

Primary Completion

2026-04-26

Completion

2026-04-26