Reducing Stroke Risk in African-American Men (TEAM2)
Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for RCT participant:
- Age range 18 to 90
- Self-identified African American male
- Have had a stroke or TIA in the past 5 years based on date of hospital discharge from an acute stroke program or Emergency Room/physician visit for TIA
- Barthel Index (BI) score of >60
- Able to participate in group sessions
Inclusion Criteria for Care Partner
- Age range from 18 to 90
- Able to participate in group sessions
Inclusion criteria for peer educator:
- Age range: from 18 to 90
- Self-identified African American male
- Have had a stroke or TIA
- Able to participate in group sessions
Inclusion Criteria for Peer Educator Care Partner
- Age range: from 18 to 90
- Able to participate in group sessions
- Is either a family member, friend or other individual who is important in an enrolled peer educator's stroke recovery OR the family member, friend or other individual of someone who has had a stroke or TIA and is/was important in their stroke recovery
Exclusion Criteria for RCT participant
- Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
- Individuals who have had stroke due to sickle-cell disease
Exclusion Criteria for Care Partner participant 1. Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria for Peer Educator
- Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
- Individuals who have had stroke due to sickle-cell disease
Exclusion Criteria for Peer Educator's Care Partner
1. Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
Sites / Locations
- Case Western Reserve UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
Intervention
Waitlist
Participants randomized to TEAM intervention for 6 months, then observed for 6 month follow up
Participants randomized to waitlist for 6 months, then offered the intervention for 6 months