Wisdom therapy shows promise for Post-Stroke blues in tiny trial
NCT ID NCT06451965
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 'wisdom enhancement' technique added to standard therapy for depression after a stroke. Three stroke survivors tracked their mood, identity, self-esteem, and wisdom daily. The goal was to see if this approach could improve emotional well-being, but the very small size means results are just a first glimpse.
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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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3 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- 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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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Had a stroke. * Those who self-report as having difficulties with depression to a clinician. * Have sufficient cognitive and communication abilities for informed consent and active engagement Exclusion Criteria: * Under the age of 18. Because this is the age when they are treated as an adult by UK law. * Severe cognitive impairments or mental health difficulties that would hinder task engagement or provide informed consent. * Medical instability jeopardising consistent participation or well-being. * Significant risk concerns regarding safety to themselves or others. * Substance use/dependency impacting adherence. * Prescribed psychotropic medication less than 3 months ago. * Currently involved in research.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of East Anglia
Norwich, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom
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