Stroke education goes High-Tech: personalized videos aim to boost recovery

NCT ID NCT06442631

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a personalized video platform called MyStroke can improve stroke knowledge and reduce hospital use after discharge. About 690 stroke patients and their caregivers will either get standard education or also access to tailored videos. Researchers will check knowledge at 90 days and track how often people return to the hospital.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: personalized video-based education platform
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that tailored video education helps stroke survivors and caregivers better understand their condition and may reduce unnecessary hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial. The effect on health outcomes may be small, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ISCHEMIC STROKE, ACUTE STROKE, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chester County Hospital

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380, United States
Lancaster General Hospital

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602, United States
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Pennsylvania Hospital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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