The overall aim of this research is to develop more effective treatments for stroke patients and their caregivers. In the current study, we plan to investigate the efficacy of a family based, telephone administered, intervention (Family Intervention: Telephone Tracking-FITT) for acute stroke patients and their caregivers. More specifically, we will test the efficacy of the FITT intervention by recruiting 290 patients in the hospital following an acute stroke. All patients and caregivers will receive standard medical care. In addition to usual care, these patients and their caregivers will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions: 1) FITT or 2) No Intervention. Treatments will begin when the patient returns home and will continue for a six month period. Assessments will occur at baseline, and 1, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months after the patient's stroke.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NS037840-02
Application #
2892446
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG2-HUD-2 (01))
Program Officer
Marler, John R
Project Start
1998-09-15
Project End
2003-08-31
Budget Start
1999-09-01
Budget End
2000-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, RI)
Department
Type
DUNS #
161202122
City
Providence
State
RI
Country
United States
Zip Code
02903
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