A morning activity program to lift mood after a stroke
Tests a morning activity program for adults with low mood after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Morning Activation to Improve Mood After Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Hong Kong, Hong KongSee the site
Where in Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong, Hong KongTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Trial code
- NCT07719517
- Record updated
- 22 July 2026
- Original description
This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a six-week behavioral intervention designed to improve mood and daily functioning in adults who have experienced a stroke and report depressive symptoms and difficulty becoming engaged in activities after waking.Read full original descriptionShow less
Morning Activation to Improve Mood After Stroke
This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a six-week behavioral intervention designed to improve mood and daily functioning in adults who have experienced a stroke and report depressive symptoms and difficulty becoming engaged in activities after waking.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the behavioral intervention or a health education program. Assessments will be completed before and immediately after the six-week program and will include questionnaires and seven-day monitoring of sleep, activity, and mood. The study will also examine feasibility indices such as participant retention, intervention attendance, acceptability, and preliminary changes in mood.
Inclusion: Age 18 years or older; History of stroke at least 6 months before enrollment; Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of 10 or higher; Difficulty getting started or engaging in activities in the morning; Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Currently receiving psychological therapy for depression; Use of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication unless the dosage has been stable for at least 4 weeks and no changes are planned during the study; Conditions that would interfere with study participation; Neurological condition other than stroke; Significant cognitive impairment or dementia; Current or past diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, or mania; Hospitalization that would interfere with study participation; Acute or significant suicidal ideation; Alcohol or substance use problems within the past month.