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Caregiver Mood, Sleep and Burden in Stroke Care

Studies how caregivers' mood and sleep relate to strain from caring for stroke patients.

Key facts

Who runs it: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Where: Istanbul, TürkiyeSee the site
Trial code: NCT07253519
Registry title: The Relationship Between Mood and Insomnia Severity and Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Stroke
Status: Not yet recruiting
People taking part: 100 people, planned
Started: 20 Nov 2025
Planned end: 30 Nov 2025
Type of study: Observational
Record updated: 28 November 2025

Who can take part

AI summary

From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.

The trial is looking for people aged 18-80 who have had a stroke, together with the person who mainly cares for them.

Age: 18-80 years
Sex: All sexes can join.
Disease stage: Stroke, either ischemic or hemorrhagic, first-ever or recurrent.

Main reasons for not taking part

History of subarachnoid hemorrhage
Cannot communicate well because of severe aphasia or severe cognitive impairment
Terminal illness (life expectancy < 6 months)
Cannot reliably fill in questionnaires because of a psychiatric disorder

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

Age 18-80 years
Clinical diagnosis of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic; first-ever or recurrent)
Ability of both the patient and caregiver to communicate in Turkish and participate in evaluations (mRS, Brunnstrom, Modified Barthel Index, Holden)
Caregiver must have been the primary caregiver for the patient for at least 1 month
Willingness of both the patient and caregiver to participate in the study

Who cannot take part

History of subarachnoid hemorrhage
Inability to communicate effectively due to severe aphasia or severe cognitive impairment
Terminal illness (life expectancy < 6 months)
Inability to reliably complete questionnaires due to a psychiatric disorder

Check if you might fit

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Are you between 18 and 80 years old?

Where in Türkiye

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research HospitalIstanbul, TürkiyeNo longer taking part

About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

This study will include stroke patients aged 18-80 years and their caregivers. Demographic data such as age, height, weight, and comorbidities will be recorded, along with stroke-specific characteristics including duration of stroke, affected side, lesion location, and etiology. Patients' functional status will be assessed using the Modified Rankin Scale, Brunnstrom Stages, and the Modified Barthel Index, while ambulation status will be documented with the Holden Scale. Caregivers will complete the Insomnia Severity Index to assess the severity of sleep disturbances and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to evaluate anxiety and depressive symptoms. Caregiver burden will be measured using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale. The study aims to investigate the relationship between caregivers' mood, insomnia severity, and caregiver burden.