New online program aims to boost stroke recovery and ease caregiver strain
NCT ID NCT06655402
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a web-based program called CARE-CITE that teaches family caregivers how to better support stroke survivors with arm exercises at home. The program includes virtual home visits and phone check-ins over four weeks. Researchers will measure improvements in arm function, daily activity, and caregiver well-being in 220 participants.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- CARE-CITE (Carepartner and Collaborative Integrated Therapy) – a web-based education and support program for family caregivers
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical, home-based way to improve arm function in stroke survivors while also easing the burden on their family caregivers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively early-stage behavioral study with 220 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors or caregivers. The program requires internet access and caregiver commitment, which may limit its reach.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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