RecruitingNAINTERVENTIONAL

Evaluation of the Impact of the AVanCer Program Provided by the ARRPAC Day Center

This study is evaluating a new support program called AVanCer, based in Lyon, France. The program helps adults who have had a stroke or a brain injury, as well as their carers. These events can cause lasting problems, and while immediate medical care has improved, long-term support for people returning home is often lacking. The AVanCer program offers various activities like health education, exercise, and social workshops to help people regain their independence and cope with the effects of their condition. It also provides a place for patients and carers to connect and share experiences. This study will look at how well the program is working, its impact on the people attending, and how it fits into existing health services, to see if it could be set up in other areas too.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Hospices Civils de Lyon

Enrolment target

162

Start

20 Jun 2023

Estimated completion

20 Apr 2026

Stroke Brain Injury Rehabilitation

What is this study about?

When someone has a stroke or a brain injury, it can change their life dramatically. While hospital care has gotten much better, many people find it hard to get the right support once they leave the hospital and return to their daily lives. Often, these events can lead to long-term difficulties with movement, memory, emotions, and social connections, affecting not only the person who had the stroke or injury but also their family and friends who care for them.

That's where the AVanCer program comes in. It's a new day centre in Lyon, France, designed to give extra support to adults recovering from a stroke or brain injury, and to the people who look after them. The program offers a variety of activities and support, including lessons on managing your health, adapted exercise, activities to help with thinking and memory, and workshops where people can learn and socialise. It also provides a safe space for people to talk about their experiences and get advice.

This study is basically checking how well the AVanCer program is doing. It wants to see if the program truly helps people become more independent and better able to cope. Researchers will also look at the experiences of those taking part and see how the program is being run. The goal is to understand if this type of support is really valuable, so that if it proves successful, similar centres could be set up in other areas to help more people and their families.

Key takeaways

This study evaluates a new support program for stroke and brain injury survivors.
It aims to improve care for people returning home after serious health events.
Participation involves sharing experiences through questionnaires or interviews.
The program also supports family members and carers.
Findings could help create similar programs in other areas.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you would generally need to be an adult who has already been chosen to start the AVanCer program in Lyon, France. You also need to agree to be part of the study and sign a consent form, showing you understand what's involved. It's important that you can speak and understand French, both when listening and reading, to take part.

If you are a carer for someone who is in the AVanCer program, you could also be involved. Like patients, carers need to be an adult, agree to take part, sign a consent form, and be able to speak and understand French.

There are also some reasons why people might not be able to join the study. For example, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if a court has taken away your freedom, you won't be able to participate. Also, if you are currently receiving mental health care that involves being looked after by psychiatric services, or if you are under legal protection like a guardianship, you wouldn't be eligible. The study also cannot include people who are in a healthcare or social care facility for reasons other than research, or those who aren't covered by a social security scheme.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you an adult aged 18 or over?
Are you already chosen to participate in the AVanCer program?
Can you speak and understand French well (both speaking and reading)?
Are you able to agree to take part and sign a consent form?
Are you not currently pregnant or breastfeeding?
Are you not currently under specific legal protection (like guardianship) or in psychiatric care?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you join this study, it focuses on evaluating the AVanCer program through your experiences. This means you will mainly be completing questionnaires. For patients and carers, this involves responding to questions about how the program affects you. Additionally, some patients and carers who complete the questionnaires might be invited to take part in interviews to share more detailed thoughts. The study also includes interviews with healthcare professionals and staff involved in running the AVanCer program. You won't be asked to take any new medication or have extra medical appointments beyond what is already planned for your care within the AVanCer program. The total duration of your participation would be for the period that the AVanCer program is observed as part of this evaluation study.

Potential risks and benefits

There are potential benefits to taking part, such as having your experiences heard and helping to improve support for others recovering from stroke or brain injury in the future. The risks are generally low, mainly involving the time and effort required to complete questionnaires or participate in interviews. Some people might find discussing their experiences emotionally challenging. You are always free to decide not to take part or to withdraw from the study at any time without explaining why, and this will not affect the care you receive from the AVanCer program.

Locations (1)

Accueil de jour ARRPAC
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Bron, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is the AVanCer program?

It's a new day centre in Lyon, France, offering support, activities, and education for adults recovering from stroke or brain injury and their carers.

Who can join this study?

Adults already joining the AVanCer program and their adult carers, who can speak and understand French, can consider joining.

What will I have to do if I join?

You'll mostly be asked to complete questionnaires, and some might also be invited for interviews about your experiences with the AVanCer program.

Will taking part affect my medical care?

No, joining the study will not change the medical care or support you receive from the AVanCer program.

Why is this study important?

It helps to understand if the AVanCer program is working well and if similar support could be offered in more places to help others.

How to find out more

Julie Haesebaert, MD

julie.haesebaert01@chu-lyon.fr 06-51-42-97-43 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.