StrokeConQueStNCT05500144
Return to Work With Post Stroke Communication Disorders
An observational study of Stroke, run by NHS Grampian at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Approximately a quarter of stroke survivors are of working age, and it is well-known that disabilities caused by stroke can lead to difficulties returning to work. In addition to the economic cost, being out of the workplace due to disability has major psychosocial costs for the individual, causing reduced sense of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- How many people
- 11 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2022to 28 Sep 2023
- 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 100 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adults (aged 18 years of age and over) who have post-stroke communication disorders, and who have attempted or are attempting to return to paid employment.
Who may be able to join
- Adults (aged 18 years of age and over) will be eligible if:
- they have had a stroke (excluding Transient Ischemic Attacks, or mini strokes) within the last 2 years
- they were in paid employment or actively seeking work at the time of their stroke
- they are attempting or have attempted (whether or not successfully) to return to paid employment since their stroke.
Who cannot join
- Individuals will be excluded if:
- they lack the capacity to consent
- they are considered to have insufficient English language skills to be able to engage effectively in an interview, given that this is a small-scale study which will not have the resources to fund interpreter services
- they have a diagnosis of a learning disability, dementia or another comorbidity deemed to be as or more significant than the stroke in their experience of return to work.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Return to Work Experiences of People With Communication Disorders Post-stroke: a Qualitative Study
Approximately a quarter of stroke survivors are of working age, and it is well-known that disabilities caused by stroke can lead to difficulties returning to work. In addition to the economic cost, being out of the workplace due to disability has major psychosocial costs for the individual, causing reduced sense of purpose, quality of life, and standard of living. Communication problems (which can affect reading and writing, as well as producing and understanding speech) are not as visible as other stroke-related problems such as a weak arm or difficulties walking. However, they can cause major problems for returning to work because of the importance of communication across a vast range of work activities, for example as a means to engage with colleagues, to share information in order to solve problems and resolve conflicts, and as a means to ensure health and safety. There has been little research into the effects of communication problems on returning to work after a stroke, so the investigators want to explore this issue. Specifically, the investigators want to find out what helps and what hinders people with communication disorders following a stroke when they attempt to return to work; what information and support is most helpful to them; how this information and support should be given and by whom. The investigators aim to do this by interviewing people across NHS Grampian who have the experience of attempting to return to work with post-stroke communication problems. The investigators will then look at all the interviews together and find the common feelings or experiences that the participants mentioned. The findings will be written up and shared widely with professionals and with stroke survivors. The knowledge gained will help the investigators to plan a programme to help people with these problems to return to work.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Not applicable- no intervention administered
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Not applicable- no intervention administeredOther
Not applicable- no intervention administered
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Experiences of returning or attempting to return to the workplace with post-stroke communication disorders
Exploration of the experiences of people with post-stroke communication disorders returning or attempting to return to the workplace using semi-structured interviews.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2022
- Study start1 Jul 2022
- Primary completion28 Sep 2023
- Study completion28 Sep 2023
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.
- 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
- Other
- Enrolment
- 11 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- NHS Grampian
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Emma Coutts, PhD, Principal investigator, NHS Grampian
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05500144
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1-017-22
- Acronym
- ConQueSt
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 28 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Return to Work Experiences of People With Communication Disorders Post-stroke: a Qualitative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05500144
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ConQueSt / 1-017-22
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 11 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- NHS GrampianOther government
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Sep 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 2022 (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.
Approximately a quarter of stroke survivors are of working age, and it is well-known that disabilities caused by stroke can lead to difficulties returning to work. In addition to the economic cost, being out of the workplace due to disability has major psychosocial costs for the individual, causing reduced sense of purpose, quality of life, and standard of living. Communication problems (which can affect reading and writing, as well as producing and understanding speech) are not as visible as other stroke-related problems such as a weak arm or difficulties walking. However, they can cause major problems for returning to work because of the importance of communication across a vast range of work activities, for example as a means to engage with colleagues, to share information in order to solve problems and resolve conflicts, and as a means to ensure health and safety. There has been little research into the effects of communication problems on returning to work after a stroke, so the investigators want to explore this issue. Specifically, the investigators want to find out what helps and what hinders people with communication disorders following a stroke when they attempt to return to work; what information and support is most helpful to them; how this information and support should be given and by whom. The investigators aim to do this by interviewing people across NHS Grampian who have the experience of attempting to return to work with post-stroke communication problems. The investigators will then look at all the interviews together and find the common feelings or experiences that the participants mentioned. The findings will be written up and shared widely with professionals and with stroke survivors. The knowledge gained will help the investigators to plan a programme to help people with these problems to return to work.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adults (aged 18 years of age and over) who have post-stroke communication disorders, and who have attempted or are attempting to return to paid employment.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- they have had a stroke (excluding Transient Ischemic Attacks, or mini strokes) within the last 2 years
- they were in paid employment or actively seeking work at the time of their stroke
- they are attempting or have attempted (whether or not successfully) to return to paid employment since their stroke.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- they lack the capacity to consent
- they are considered to have insufficient English language skills to be able to engage effectively in an interview, given that this is a small-scale study which will not have the resources to fund interpreter services
- they have a diagnosis of a learning disability, dementia or another comorbidity deemed to be as or more significant than the stroke in their experience of return to work.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable- no intervention administeredNot applicable- no intervention administered | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Experiences of returning or attempting to return to the workplace with post-stroke communication disorders
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Exploration of the experiences of people with post-stroke communication disorders returning or attempting to return to the workplace using semi-structured interviews.
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 28 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Emma Coutts, PhD principal investigator
NHS Grampian
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 NHS Grampian at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 4 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 28 May 2025. 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 United Kingdom. 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?
Experiences of returning or attempting to return to the workplace with post-stroke communication disorders (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year). 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 28 May 2025.