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Prof Catherine Elizabeth Lightbody
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celightbody@uclan.ac.uk


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Motivational interviewing therapy after stroke

Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Kendal Preston Epsom

Medical Conditions

Stroke

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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off. A stroke can have a devastating effect on people, not only physically and mentally, but emotionally too. This research intends to help people who have had a stroke come to terms with their stroke and reduce depressive symptoms, a common problem after stroke. Depression affects about one in three stroke survivors. Depressed patients tend to be less motivated to take part in rehabilitation when they are in hospital, resulting in longer hospital stay and poorer recovery.
A type of talking therapy (counselling) called Motivational Interviewing-Based Intervention (MIBI) could be beneficial in helping stroke survivors adapt to life after a stroke. The aim of this study is to determine if MIBI is an effective and cost-effective approach for helping people who have had a stroke.
MIBI will be compared with a sham treatment (Attention Control) where participants spend time with a visitor, to mirror the additional social attention people receive through MIBI. This will help to determine if it is actually the MIBI, or if it is simply spending time with someone, that makes a difference.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Mar 2022 31 Jul 2025

Participants are randomly allocated to receive either: sessions of Motivational Interviewing-Based Intervention (MIBI) which is a talking therapy with a trained therapist plus usual care; or sessions of Attention Control (AC) which involves spending time with a trained AC provider having general conversations plus usual care; or only the usual care available. MIBI and AC sessions are 45 minutes long, and held weekly for up to four weeks, over telephone or video call. Participants complete questionnaires about how they are feeling when they enter the study, and twice more at 6 weeks and 3 months after their stroke.


Adults aged 18 years and older who have had a stroke

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. <18 years2. Not admitted to a participating unit within 28 days of acute stroke3. Unable to provide informed consent4. mRS of 55. Moderately severe communication difficulties (4 or 5 on the CoAT)6. Current psychiatric disorder (i.e. receiving active treatment at time of screening)7. Currently receiving a talk-based therapy8. PHQ-9: Total Score ≥15 and/or Q9 Score ≥19. Current alcohol/drug misuse or dependency10. Not able to converse in English11. No access to online video conferencing or a telephone 12. Has a life-threatening/terminal illness13. Unlikely to adhere to follow-up procedures


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Westmorland General Hospital
    Burton Rd
    Kendal
    LA9 7RG
  • Royal Preston Hospital
    Sharoe Green Ln Fulwood
    Preston
    PR2 9HT
  • Epsom General Hospital
    Dorking Road
    Epsom
    KT18 7EG

Participants may benefit from engaging in either MIBI or AC sessions by being able to talk to someone individually. Participants may also value being involved in improving psychological support services for future patients. While engaging in MIBI, participants may become upset due to talking about their recent stroke and its impact. If MIBI therapists or healthcare staff feel concerned about participants’ wellbeing, they will discuss this with participants, and participants will be referred on to an appropriate person for help. Should participants disclose information that concerns staff regarding the health and safety of the participant or those around the participant, the staff member will report this to the person responsible for their care and the participant will be referred to an appropriate person.

Prof Catherine Elizabeth Lightbody
+44 (0)1772 893648
celightbody@uclan.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by University of Central Lancashire and funded by NIHR Central Commissioning Facility (CCF); Grant Codes: NF-SI-0515-10116; NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast; University of Central Lancashire.



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Last updated 25 March 2024

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