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Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of the RISE blended behavioral intervention in people who have had a first stroke. The study aims to prevent major adverse cardiovascular events such as recurrent stroke, transient ischemic attack TIA, acute coronary events, and cardiovascular death over a one-year follow-up, compared to standard care. The study also examines the cost-effectiveness of the intervention and its impact on reducing sedentary behavior in community-dwelling stroke survivors with sedentary movement patterns. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group receiving the 15-week RISE intervention alongside usual care or the control group receiving usual care only. The RISE intervention involves coaching by a primary care physiotherapist using behavior change techniques and the RISE eCoaching system, which includes an activity monitor, smartphone app with real-time feedback and e-learning modules, and a monitoring dashboard for the physiotherapist. Participants also receive support from someone in their social network. Usual care follows hospital-specific guidelines. Participants will be involved in baseline, post-treatment four months, and follow-up assessments at six, nine, and twelve months after randomization. These include wearing an activity monitor, completing questionnaires, and performing physical tests. Researchers measure major adverse cardiovascular events, 24-hour activity patterns including sedentary behavior, physical activity, and sleep, as well as cost-effectiveness, quality of life, healthcare utilization, and productivity losses. The study is designed to minimize burden with home or online sessions and non-invasive assessments, lasting approximately 3.5 hours per measurement period.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and treatment processes of the Hold Me TightLet Me Go HmTLmG course designed to improve parent-adolescent relationships. The study focuses on families with adolescents aged 12 to 18 who experience problems worsened by stressful parent-adolescent interactions. The trial applies self-reports, audio observations, and interviews to assess changes in relationship satisfaction and negative interaction patterns. The intervention includes a group course for parents from 4 to 6 families, consisting of four group sessions featuring psycho-education and skills training. Additionally, each family participates in three individual sessions one with the adolescent, one with the parents, and one with both together. The course covers topics such as adolescent needs, emotional validation, and communication skills, with exercises and role plays to practice these skills. Participants undergo a screening intake session, followed by assessments at multiple points before treatment, during treatment, and at follow-up. Measurements include questionnaires for parents and adolescents, interviews, and audio recordings of sessions. The timeline includes a waiting period of about five weeks, a treatment phase of six weeks, and a follow-up period of eight weeks. Researchers will measure changes in relationship satisfaction, negative patterns, adolescents psychological needs, support seeking, quality of life, and emotional responsiveness.