Can nurse support after stroke improve recovery? new study in tanzania aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07319312
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a nurse-led transitional care program helps stroke survivors and their caregivers after leaving the hospital. About 130 stroke survivors, their caregivers, and healthcare workers in Tanzania will take part. The program includes face-to-face sessions and phone calls to improve discharge readiness, self-management, and quality of life over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could improve how stroke patients transition from hospital to home, leading to better self-care and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 130 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures outcomes like self-efficacy and quality of life, not survival or cure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
RECRUITINGDar es Salaam, 65001, Tanzania
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