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A stroke can affect someone physically and emotionally. There are more than 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, so it is important the right support is available.
Acceptance and commitment therapy is a psychological therapy that helps people adjust to new circumstances. Studies have found that it is helpful for people with long-term health conditions such as brain injury, chronic pain, and multiple sclerosis. Therefore, we want to assess if this therapy can help people adjust to life after a stroke.
To assess this, we are looking for adults over 18 who have:
Participants will:
At the end of the study, participants will have a debrief call to discuss details of the study.
Participants will get a £10 Amazon gift card to thank them for taking part.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | Experimental | 8-week ACT group intervention. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | Other | 8 weeks of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy delivered as a group intervention via telerehabilitation (online, video call). |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological flexibility (CompACT-10) | Data collected using self-report measure (CompACT-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected weekly during baseline phase (up to 7 weeks) and intervention phase (8 weeks). | From baseline to end of intervention (13-15 weeks dependent on baseline length allocated). |
| Psychological Flexibility (CompACT-10) | Data collected using self-report measure (CompACT-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months after intervention ends. | 6 months post-intervention. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological Flexibility (CompACT-10) | Data collected using self-report measure (CompACT-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months after intervention ends. | 3 months post-intervention. |
| Psychological Distress (CORE-10) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of East Anglia | Norwich | United Kingdom |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan_1 | Jul 29, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 | Prot_SAP_000.pdf |
| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan_2 | Jul 29, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 | Prot_SAP_001.pdf |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020521 | Stroke |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D064869 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015928 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
| D001521 | Behavior Therapy |
| D011613 | Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |
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Data collected using self-report measure (CORE-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after intervention.
| Start of intervention and 8 weeks later (after intervention ends) |
| Psychological Distress (CORE-10) | Data collected using self-report measure (CORE-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months after intervention ends. | 3 months post-intervention |
| Psychological Distress (CORE-10) | Data collected using self-report measure (CORE-10). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months after intervention ends. | 6 months post-intervention |
| Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL-12) | Data collected using self-report measure (SSQoL-12). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after 8 week intervention. | Start of intervention and post 8-week intervention. |
| Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL-12) | Data collected using self-report measure (SSQoL-12). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months post-intervention. | 3 months post-intervention |
| Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL-12) | Data collected using self-report measure (SSQoL-12). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months post-intervention. | 6 months post-intervention |
| Independence/Participation (CIQ-15) | Data collected using self-report measure (CIQ-15). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months post-intervention. | 3 months post-intervention |
| Independence/Participation (CIQ-15) | Data collected using self-report measure (CIQ-15). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months post-intervention. | 6 months post-intervention |
| Independence/Participation (CIQ-15) | Data collected using self-report measure (CIQ-15). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after 8 week intervention. | 8 weeks (before and after intervention). |
| Wellbeing (SWEMWBS) | Data collected using self-report measure (SWEMWBS). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 3 months post-intervention. | 3 months post-intervention |
| Wellbeing (SWEMWBS) | Data collected using self-report measure (SWEMWBS). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected 6 months post-intervention. | 6 months post-intervention |
| Wellbeing (SWEMWBS) | Data collected using self-report measure (SWEMWBS). Questionnaire completed online, via a link. Data collected immediately before and after 8 week intervention. | 8 weeks (before and after intervention) |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |