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NCT Number: NCT07504276

Tele-Rehabilitation vs Conventional Rehabilitation for Cognitive Improvement in Stroke Survivors.

This study aims to:

* Compare tele-rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation for cognitive improvement after stroke. * Evaluate changes in cognitive function using standardized assessment tools. * Determine whether tele-rehabilitation is as effective as conventional therapy. * Improve evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Cognition Disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Cognitive Impairment Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment Vascular Diseases

Age range

50 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Riphah International University

Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Imran Amjad, Phd

CONTACT

[email protected]

03324390125

About this study

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and is frequently associated with cognitive impairments affecting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed, which significantly reduce independence and quality of life among survivors. Cognitive rehabilitation plays a vital role in promoting neuroplasticity and functional recovery after stroke. Conventional rehabilitation, delivered through face-to-face clinical sessions, remains the standard approach; however, tele-rehabilitation has emerged as an accessible and innovative alternative that allows structured cognitive interventions to be delivered remotely using digital platforms. Despite increasing use of tele-rehabilitation, limited comparative evidence exists regarding its effectiveness versus conventional rehabilitation for cognitive improvement in stroke survivors. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation over a 8-weeks intervention period. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving comparable intensity and frequency of cognitive rehabilitation. Cognitive outcomes will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention using standardized tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and other validated measures such as Stroop Test. The findings of this study will contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation practices and help determine whether tele-rehabilitation can provide an effective alternative to conventional cognitive rehabilitation following stroke.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults with age 50-80
  • Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within subacute to chronic phase.
  • Moca Score 10-25 score atleast
  • For tele-rehab must accessible to a digital device.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of neurodegenerative disorder e.g Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
  • Severe Cognitive Impairment
  • Lack of access to or inability to use a digital device

Treatment and study plan

Tele-rehabilitation

Behavioral

Cognitive rehabilitation exercises delivered remotely using video-based sessions, targeting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed. Sessions will be conducted over 8 weeks.

Conventional rehabilitation

Behavioral

In-person cognitive rehabilitation exercises targeting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed delivered in a clinical setting for 8 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Cognitive Function Measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will be used to assess global cognitive function, including attention, memory, executive function, language, and visuospatial abilities. Scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function.

  2. Change in Cognitive Function Measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

    Time frame: After 8 weeks

    The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will be used to assess global cognitive function, including attention, memory, executive function, language, and visuospatial abilities. Scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Executive Function Measured by stroop Test

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Stroop test will be used to assess selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Performance will be evaluated based on completion time and error rate.

  2. Change in Executive Function Measured by stroop Test

    Time frame: After 8 weeks

    The Stroop test will be used to assess selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Performance will be evaluated based on completion time and error rate.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

IMRAN AMJAD, Phd

CONTACT

[email protected]

03324390125

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Of Tele-Rehabilitation Versus Conventional Rehabilitation To Improve Cognition Among Stroke Survivor.

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 31, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 3, 2026

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