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Haemorrhagic StrokeDASHNCT07511868

Digital Application for Stroke Health

A study testing StrokeApp in people with Haemorrhagic Stroke and Ischaemic Stroke, run by VASCage GmbH at 7 sites in Austria.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

Sites and contacts
Official record
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Trial summary

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. Despite substantial advances in acute stroke care, there remains a lack of evidence-based digital solutions to support patients after hospital discharge. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
StrokeApp
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
500 participants
Where
7 sitesAustria
Study dates
1 Apr 2026to 31 Dec 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female patient (biological sex) ≥18 years at the time of consent
  • Hospitalization for acute ischemic stroke, acute haemorrhagic stroke or TIA
  • Necessary Technical Equipment (smartphone or tablet computer) and skills
  • Able to provide informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Cerebral infarction due to cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)
  • Severe Psychiatric Conditions
  • Severe pre-existing cognitive impairment
  • Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) or other patients where salt restriction is harmful.
  • Inability to operate the device independently (assistance from a caregiver is acceptable). E.g.:
  • Severe apraxia,
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  • Severe Motor Disabilities,
  • Severe Visual Impairment
  • Severe Communication Barriers (e.g. Severe Aphasia, Severe Dysarthria)
  • Inability to speak and read German to a level which allows fully comprehending the meaning of everything that is said and written.
  • Women of childbearing potential not willing to adopt effective contraceptive measures during the clinical investigation
  • Patients who are considered to be part of the vulnerable population:
  • Persons unable to give consent
  • Minors
  • Persons performing military service
  • persons detained by court or official order or accommodated in accordance with the Accommodation Act, Federal Law Gazette No. 155/1990
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

7 sites in 1 country

Austria7 sites
  • Medical University of Graz, Clinical Department of General Neurology

    Graz, Styria, 8010

    Markus Kneihsl, +43 316 385-82984, markus.kneihsl@medunigraz.at

    Daniela Pinter, +43 316 385 31215, daniela.pinter@medunigraz.at

  • Medical University of Innsbruck, Department of Neurology

    Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020

    Michael Knoflach, +43 512 504 81697, Michael.knoflach@i-med.ac.at

    Michael Knoflach

  • Johannes Kepler University Linz, University Hospital for Neurology

    Linz, Upper Austria, 4021

    Raimund Helbok, +43 5 7680 83 - 6811, raimund.helbok@kepleruniklinikum.at

    Elke Bach, +43 5 7680 87 - 29215, elke.bach@kepleruniklinikum.at

  • Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum, Department of Neurology

    Steyr, Upper Austria, 4400

    Michael Guger, +43 5 055466-25702, Michael.Guger@ooeg.at

    Jasmine Cichlinski, +43 50 55466-25702, jasmine.cichlinski@ooeg.at

  • University Hospital Tulln, Clinical Department of Neurology

    Tulln, Lower Austria, 3430

  • St. John's Hospital, Vienna Department of Neurology

    Vienna, State of Vienna, 1020

    Stefan Krebs, +43 1 21121 3240, Stefan.krebs@meduniwien.at

    Lisa Kaindl, +43 1 21121 3240, lisa.kaindl@bbwien.at

  • Salzkammergut Klinikum Vöcklabruck, Department of Neurology

    Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria, 4840

    Nenad Mitrovic, +43 5 055471-25750, Nenad.Mitrovic@ooeg.at

    Agnes Linortner, +43 50 554 71-23496, agnes.linortner@ooeg.at

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About this study

Official title: Evaluating a Digital Health Application for Post-stroke Care and Vascular Risk Factor Management - a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Clinical Investigation

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. Despite substantial advances in acute stroke care, there remains a lack of evidence-based digital solutions to support patients after hospital discharge. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital health application (StrokeApp) designed to support patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in secondary prevention and recovery.

In this multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label trial, 500 patients will be assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either standard care alone or standard care in combination with StrokeApp. The primary objective is to assess the impact of the application on health-related quality of life three months after discharge. Secondary and exploratory outcomes include health literacy, medication adherence, vascular risk factors, health-related behaviors, psychosocial outcomes, long-term recovery up to twelve months, as well as safety and user experience.

Read the detailed description

This study evaluates the clinical effectiveness, usability, and safety of a digital health application (StrokeApp) designed to support patients following ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) during the post-acute phase of care.

The StrokeApp is a mobile medical application classified as a Class IIa medical device and is currently in the pivotal phase of clinical development. It is intended to complement standard care by supporting secondary prevention and self-management. Core functionalities include the provision of structured educational content, medication and appointment reminders, tools for documenting health-related parameters, and the collection of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs). In addition, the application offers optional tracking features and automated feedback to support adherence to recommended health behaviors.

The study is conducted as a multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial. Participants are enrolled during hospitalization for the index event and randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either standard care alone or standard care in combination with StrokeApp. The application is installed on the participant's personal mobile device during the hospital stay. Participants receive structured onboarding, including training on core functionalities and data entry. A reinforcement session is conducted prior to discharge to ensure independent use.

Following discharge, participants in the intervention group use the application over a period of up to twelve months. During this time, they are prompted to complete ePROs at predefined intervals and may optionally use daily tracking functions. The application delivers reminders, educational material, and automated feedback based on user input. Technical support is available throughout the study period if needed.

Study procedures and follow-up assessments are aligned with routine clinical practice. Data are collected through a combination of on-site visits, remote contacts, and electronic questionnaires. Participants in the control group follow the same visit schedule but complete patient-reported outcomes using web-based tools rather than the application.

The study includes both short-term and long-term follow-up. Data collected during the study include patient-reported outcomes, clinical parameters obtained as part of routine care, and application usage data in the intervention group. Usage data include frequency of access, completion of questionnaires, and interaction with app features, enabling assessment of engagement and adherence.

Safety is evaluated throughout the study by systematic documentation of adverse events and serious adverse events. Although the application is considered low risk, monitoring is performed to identify any potential unintended effects associated with its use, including issues related to usability, misunderstanding of content, or changes in healthcare utilization.

In addition to patient-centered outcomes, the study includes an assessment of physician perspectives regarding the usability and perceived benefit of the application in routine care. This component aims to provide insights into the feasibility of integrating digital health applications into established clinical workflows.

Overall, this study is designed to generate clinical evidence on the role of a digital health application in supporting post-stroke management under real-world conditions, including its integration into standard care pathways and its potential to support sustained patient engagement in secondary prevention.

Being tested
StrokeApp, Standard care
Keywords
Digital Health Application, Post Stroke, Medical Device, App, stroke aftercare
Medical subject headings
Hemorrhagic Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Ischemic Attack, Transient, Alzheimer Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • StrokeAppDevice

    StrokeApp is a smartphone/tablet-based medical application designed to support patients following ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA). The application is installed on the patient's personal device during hospitalization and includes structured onboarding. It provides educational content on stroke and secondary prevention, medication and appointment reminders, and tools for documenting health-related parameters. Patients complete electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) at predefined time points. Optional daily tracking features and automated feedback support adherence to treatment recommendations and promote health-related behavior change. The application is used for up to 12 months in addition to standard care.

  • Standard careOther

    Standard post-stroke care according to clinical guidelines, including routine inpatient management and structured outpatient follow-up approximately three months after discharge. No digital application is provided.

Study groups in NCT07511868
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Standard Care + StrokeAppExperimentalParticipants receive standard post-stroke care in accordance with clinical guidelines plus access to the StrokeApp. The application is installed during hospitalization and includes structured onboarding. It provides educational content, medication and appointment reminders, electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), and optional tracking of health-related parameters. Participants may use the app for up to 12 months following discharge and receive automated feedback and reminders to support secondary prevention and self-management.
Receives: Device: StrokeApp
Standard CareActive comparatorParticipants receive standard post-stroke care in accordance with clinical guidelines, including routine outpatient follow-up. Participants complete study-related assessments, including patient-reported outcomes, via web-based tools but do not have access to the StrokeApp.
Receives: Other: Standard care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Health-related quality of life (EQ VAS)

    Health-related quality of life measured using the EQ Visual Analogue Scale (EQ VAS), a standardized instrument assessing the participant's self-rated health on a scale from 0 (worst imaginable health) to 100 (best imaginable health).

    Measured: 3 months after hospital discharge

Secondary outcomes (18)
  1. Health literacy (HLS19-Q12)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  2. The adherence to medication (MARS-D).

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  3. Self-perceived stress (PPS-10)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  4. LDL-cholesterol levels

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  5. HbA1c levels below 7.5% in patients with diabetes at baseline

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  6. Average systolic office blood pressure level

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  7. Physical activity (IPAQ)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  8. Number of cigarettes smoked per day

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  9. Diet (MEPA)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  10. Alcohol consumption (AUDIT-C)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  11. Sleep quality (VAS)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  12. Average hours of sleep per night (self-reported)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  13. Symptoms of Anxiety (HADS-A)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  14. Symptoms of Depression (HADS-D)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  15. The patient's return to life after discharge (questionnaire) at 3 months.

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  16. Fatigue (VAS)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  17. Overall quality of life (VAS)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

  18. Health related quality of life (EQ-5D-3L overall health utility score calculated from individual 3-level components using rescaled European visual analogue scale weights)

    Measured: Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed at 3 months.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2026
  2. Study start1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
500 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07511868
Sponsor's protocol ID
C_2_BC.3-0059_014
Acronym
DASH
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
30 Mar 2026
Last updated
6 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing StrokeApp in people with Haemorrhagic Stroke and Ischaemic Stroke, run by VASCage GmbH at 7 sites in Austria.

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 4 inclusion and 17 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in Austria. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Muriel Harloff, M.Sc. (+43 512 554435 13, muriel.harloff@vascage.at), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Health-related quality of life (EQ VAS) (time frame: 3 months after hospital discharge). 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 6 Apr 2026.

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