The effectiveness of a motivational interviewing-based intervention for reducing depressive symptoms after stroke compared to an attention control and usual care: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial (COMMITS)

Key Points

• Intervention aims to reduce depressive symptoms post-stroke, particularly through motivational interviewing techniques.
• Early metrics include reduction of depressive symptoms, with participant monitoring over a 6-month period.
• Randomised controlled trial protocol comparing the motivational interviewing intervention against an attention control and usual care.
• The trial highlights the need for effective mental health strategies for stroke survivors, with outcomes pending validation.