StrokeNCT07228754
How Realistic Are Caregivers' Expectations in Patients With Subacute Stroke?
An observational study of Stroke, run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to compare rehabilitation goals independently established by caregivers of patients with stroke and physiatrists, and to evaluate the extent to which these goals are achieved following rehabilitation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Conventional rehabilitation programme
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 6 Dec 2025to 1 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Fifty-eight stroke patients receiving inpatient treatment and fifty-eight caregivers at the Ankara Etlik City Hospital will be evaluated.
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
- Stroke onset within the previous 6 months.
- Being between 18 and 75 years of age.
- Participation in an inpatient stroke rehabilitation program.
- Being between 18 and 75 years of age.
- Being a family member or primary caregiver of a patient with stroke enrolled in the study.
- Having provided care to the patient with stroke for at least one month.
- Willingness to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Presence of additional neurological conditions other than stroke that may affect functional recovery.
- Presence of a psychiatric condition that may interfere with participation in the study.
- Unwillingness to participate in the study.
- Caregivers of Patients with Stroke
- Presence of a neurological or psychiatric condition that may interfere with understanding or completing the study assessments.
- Cognitive or communication difficulties that prevent the independent establishment of rehabilitation goals using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
- Unwillingness to participate in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06010
About this study
Official title: How Realistic Are Caregivers' Expectations in Determining Rehabilitation Goals for Subacute Stroke Patients?
This study aims to compare rehabilitation goals independently established by caregivers of patients with stroke and physiatrists, and to evaluate the extent to which these goals are achieved following rehabilitation. Goal attainment will be assessed using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), while functional independence and ambulatory function will be evaluated using the Barthel Index (BI) and Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC), respectively, at admission and discharge. The study is expected to provide insights into differences between caregiver and physiatrist expectations and contribute to more individualized and realistic goal setting in stroke rehabilitation.
Read the detailed description
The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the rehabilitation goals and expectations of caregivers of patients with stroke and their physiatrists, and to assess the extent to which these goals are achieved following rehabilitation. At the beginning of the rehabilitation program, caregivers and physiatrists will independently establish their rehabilitation goals, allowing the identification of potential differences in their expectations and priorities.
Goal attainment will be assessed using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), which enables the evaluation of individualized rehabilitation goals and the extent to which they are achieved. At the end of the rehabilitation program, the achievement of caregiver-defined and physiatrist-defined goals will be evaluated separately and compared.
Additionally, functional independence in activities of daily living will be assessed using the Barthel Index (BI), while ambulatory function will be evaluated using the Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC). Both assessments will be performed at admission and discharge to determine functional improvements during rehabilitation. The relationship between goal attainment and functional outcomes will also be investigated.
The study is expected to contribute to a better understanding of differences between caregiver and physiatrist expectations, facilitate the establishment of realistic and individualized rehabilitation goals, and improve communication and shared decision-making in stroke rehabilitation. Furthermore, identifying potential discrepancies between goal achievement and objectively measured functional improvements may provide valuable insights for optimizing rehabilitation strategies and promoting caregiver involvement in the rehabilitation process.
No significant risks are anticipated from participation in this study, as no additional invasive procedures or interventions beyond routine rehabilitation assessments are planned.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Conventional rehabilitation programme
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional rehabilitation programmeOther
Conventional rehabilitation programme described for patients individually
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke Patients | Caregivers of patients with stroke will independently establish individualized rehabilitation goals using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) at the beginning of the rehabilitation program. These goals will reflect caregivers' expectations and priorities regarding the patients' functional recovery. At 4th week, the extent to which the predefined goals have been achieved will be assessed using GAS. Receives: Other: Conventional rehabilitation programme |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Goal Attainment Scale - score for caregiver-set goals
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) will be used to assess the extent to which individualized rehabilitation goals are achieved. Rehabilitation goals will be independently established by caregivers and physiatrists at the first day of the rehabilitation program. Goal attainment will be evaluated using a five-point scale ranging from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much better than expected), with 0 indicating the expected level of goal achievement. Higher scores indicate greater goal attainment.
Measured: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Goal Attainment Scale - score for physiatrist-set goals
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) will be used to assess the extent to which individualized rehabilitation goals are achieved. Rehabilitation goals will be independently established by caregivers and physiatrists at the first day of the rehabilitation program. Goal attainment will be evaluated using a five-point scale ranging from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much better than expected), with 0 indicating the expected level of goal achievement. Higher scores indicate greater goal attainment.
Measured: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Secondary outcomes (2)
Functional Ambulation Category
Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) will be used to assess walking ability and the level of physical assistance required for ambulation in patients with stroke. The scale consists of six levels ranging from 0 (nonfunctional ambulation) to 5 (independent ambulation on all surfaces), with higher scores indicating greater independence in walking.
Measured: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Modified Barthel Index
Modified Barthel Index (MBI) will be used to assess functional independence in activities of daily living in patients with stroke. The index evaluates 10 activities, including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, and mobility. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater functional independence.
Measured: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Nov 2025
- Study start6 Dec 2025
- Primary completion1 Oct 2026
- Study completion1 Oct 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara Etlik City HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ayse Naz Kalem, Ankara Etlik City Hospital
- Investigators
- Ayşe Naz Kalem, Specialist, Principal investigator, Ankara Etlik City Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07228754
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AEŞH-BADEK1-2025-479
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The data supporting this study's findings can be obtained from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- How Realistic Are Caregivers' Expectations in Determining Rehabilitation Goals for Subacute Stroke Patients?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07228754
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AEŞH-BADEK1-2025-479
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 6 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Oct 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to compare rehabilitation goals independently established by caregivers of patients with stroke and physiatrists, and to evaluate the extent to which these goals are achieved following rehabilitation. Goal attainment will be assessed using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), while functional independence and ambulatory function will be evaluated using the Barthel Index (BI) and Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC), respectively, at admission and discharge. The study is expected to provide insights into differences between caregiver and physiatrist expectations and contribute to more individualized and realistic goal setting in stroke rehabilitation.
Detailed description
The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the rehabilitation goals and expectations of caregivers of patients with stroke and their physiatrists, and to assess the extent to which these goals are achieved following rehabilitation. At the beginning of the rehabilitation program, caregivers and physiatrists will independently establish their rehabilitation goals, allowing the identification of potential differences in their expectations and priorities.
Goal attainment will be assessed using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), which enables the evaluation of individualized rehabilitation goals and the extent to which they are achieved. At the end of the rehabilitation program, the achievement of caregiver-defined and physiatrist-defined goals will be evaluated separately and compared.
Additionally, functional independence in activities of daily living will be assessed using the Barthel Index (BI), while ambulatory function will be evaluated using the Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC). Both assessments will be performed at admission and discharge to determine functional improvements during rehabilitation. The relationship between goal attainment and functional outcomes will also be investigated.
The study is expected to contribute to a better understanding of differences between caregiver and physiatrist expectations, facilitate the establishment of realistic and individualized rehabilitation goals, and improve communication and shared decision-making in stroke rehabilitation. Furthermore, identifying potential discrepancies between goal achievement and objectively measured functional improvements may provide valuable insights for optimizing rehabilitation strategies and promoting caregiver involvement in the rehabilitation process.
No significant risks are anticipated from participation in this study, as no additional invasive procedures or interventions beyond routine rehabilitation assessments are planned.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke Patients | – | Other: Conventional rehabilitation programmeCaregivers of patients with stroke will independently establish individualized rehabilitation goals using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) at the beginning of the rehabilitation program. These goals will reflect caregivers' expectations and priorities regarding the patients' functional recovery. At 4th week, the extent to which the predefined goals have been achieved will be assessed using GAS. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Fifty-eight stroke patients receiving inpatient treatment and fifty-eight caregivers at the Ankara Etlik City Hospital will be evaluated.
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
- Stroke onset within the previous 6 months.
- Being between 18 and 75 years of age.
- Participation in an inpatient stroke rehabilitation program.
- Being between 18 and 75 years of age.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Presence of additional neurological conditions other than stroke that may affect functional recovery.
- Presence of a psychiatric condition that may interfere with participation in the study.
- Unwillingness to participate in the study.
- Caregivers of Patients with Stroke
- Presence of a neurological or psychiatric condition that may interfere with understanding or completing the study assessments.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional rehabilitation programmeConventional rehabilitation programme described for patients individually | Other | Stroke Patients |
Primary outcome
Goal Attainment Scale - score for caregiver-set goals
Time frame: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) will be used to assess the extent to which individualized rehabilitation goals are achieved. Rehabilitation goals will be independently established by caregivers and physiatrists at the first day of the rehabilitation program. Goal attainment will be evaluated using a five-point scale ranging from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much better than expected), with 0 indicating the expected level of goal achievement. Higher scores indicate greater goal attainment.
Goal Attainment Scale - score for physiatrist-set goals
Time frame: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) will be used to assess the extent to which individualized rehabilitation goals are achieved. Rehabilitation goals will be independently established by caregivers and physiatrists at the first day of the rehabilitation program. Goal attainment will be evaluated using a five-point scale ranging from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much better than expected), with 0 indicating the expected level of goal achievement. Higher scores indicate greater goal attainment.
2 secondary outcomes
Functional Ambulation Category
Time frame: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Modified Barthel Index
Time frame: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The data supporting this study's findings can be obtained from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ayşe Naz Kalem, Specialist principal investigator
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Stroke, run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Goal Attainment Scale - score for caregiver-set goals (time frame: First day of rehabilitation, 4th week of rehabilitation). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Nov 2026.