Morning Activation to Improve Mood After Stroke
Recruiting · NCT07719517 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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What this trial is about
This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a six-week behavioral intervention designed to improve mood and daily functioning in adults who have experienced a stroke and report depressive symptoms and difficulty becoming engaged in activities after waking. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the behavioral intervention or a health education program. Assessments will be completed before and immediately after the six-week program and will include questionnaires and seven-day monitoring of sleep, activity, and mood. The study will also examine feasibility indices such as participant retention, intervention attendance, acceptability, and preliminary changes in mood.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18 years or older.
- History of stroke at least 6 months before enrollment.
- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of 10 or higher.
- Difficulty getting started or engaging in activities in the morning.
- Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Conditions that would interfere with study participation.
- Neurological condition other than stroke.
- Currently receiving psychological therapy for depression.
- Significant cognitive impairment or dementia.
- Current or past diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, or mania.
- Hospitalization that would interfere with study participation.
- Acute or significant suicidal ideation
- Alcohol or substance use problems within the past month.
- Use of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication unless the dosage has been stable for at least 4 weeks and no changes are planned during the study.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Hong Kong, Hong Kong