Morning boost: a simple routine may help beat Post-Stroke depression
NCT ID NCT07719517
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests whether a six-week behavioral program focused on morning activation can improve mood and daily functioning in adults who have had a stroke and struggle with depressive symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to either the morning activation program or a general health education program. The study measures feasibility, mood changes, and daily activity patterns to see if this approach is worth testing in larger trials.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a six-week behavioral program called Morning Activation Program that helps stroke survivors establish consistent morning routines and engage in daily activities after waking
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to ease depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The program requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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