Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:25 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:25 AM
NCT ID:
NCT05907005
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary family caregiver of first-ever stroke patient who has \<15 modified Barthel Index(mBI) scores (moderate disability);
* Caregiver of a stroke patient who has a hospital inpatient stay of ≥6 days and ≤21days;
* Aged ≥18;
* Able to read and communicate in Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua);
* Able to use mobile phone instant messaging function; and
* PHQ-9 (depressive symptom) score ranging from 5 to 19 (note. mild: 5-9, moderate: 10-14, moderately severe: 15-19 and severe: 20-27)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Caregiver of stroke patient who is admitted to intensive care unit;
* Professional medical personnel and/or professional carer;
* Diagnosis of psychiatric disease before stroke event or currently taking psychotropic drug including antidepressants;
* PHQ-9≥20 (we shall provide information on mental health services; if needed, we shall make the appropriate referrals); and
* Currently participating in any type of psychological intervention.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Study:
NCT05907005
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT05907005