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N/A N=600 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

Prevent Return of Stroke Study

Stroke Recurrence · Transient Ischemic Attack

Enrolled (actual)
600
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Blood Pressure — 76; 65 percentage of participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Prevent Return of Stroke (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 40+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Primary completion
Feb 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Blood Pressure
76; 65
PRIMARY
LDL Cholesterol
59; 57
PRIMARY
Use of Anti-thrombotic Medication
199; 226
SECONDARY
Knowledge and Attitudes About Stroke Recurrence Risk
SECONDARY
Medication Adherence
159; 169
SECONDARY
Emotional Health
46; 59
SECONDARY
Access to Medical Care
232; 240

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a peer-led stroke recurrence prevention intervention, versus usual care, will help reduce risk factors for recurrent strokes among adults in Harlem.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Had a stroke or TIA diagnosed within 5 years
  • 40 years of age or older
  • Able to participate in group education classes
  • English or Spanish speaking
  • Community dwelling

Exclusion Criteria

  • No incidence of stroke or TIA
  • Stroke or TIA occurred more than 5 years ago
  • less than 40 years of age
  • Cognitive or physical impairment that would preclude comprehension of a conversation and communicating as part of a group (i.e., dementia, deafness, inability to speak, aphasia)
  • Self-reported terminal illness with life expectancy of less than 1 year
  • Plans to relocate from New York City within one year of enrollment
  • Pregnant
  • Nursing home resident
  • Prisoner
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01027273). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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