NCT07171073

Smart Technologies in Early Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Changes in Biosocial and Cognitive Functions and Quality of Life When Applying Different Smart Technologies in Stroke Patients During Early Rehabilitation

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 200 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Erika Endzelyte · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the impact of applying different smart technologies during early rehabilitation after stroke. The primary hypothesis is that the use of smart technologies in the early stage of rehabilitation will significantly improve biosocial and cognitive functions, quality of life, and participation in activities. Furthermore, the extent of these improvements may differ depending on the type of technology used and individual patient characteristics. The specific aims of the study are: * To evaluate changes in biosocial and cognitive functions in stroke patients using different smart technologies during early rehabilitation. * To assess changes in quality of life and participation in daily activities. * To compare the effectiveness of different smart technologies on recovery outcomes. * To identify patient-specific factors influencing rehabilitation results. A total of four groups will be studied. Three experimental groups will receive interventions with different interactive rehabilitation technologies (RecoveriX, Gloreha Aria, E-Link). The control group will undergo standard occupational therapy. All groups will receive the same level of conventional rehabilitation and medical care. Assessments will be conducted at the beginning and end of the 6-7 week rehabilitation program, covering motor, cognitive, and biosocial functioning, as well as quality of life. The results are expected to provide new knowledge on the effectiveness of smart technologies in stroke rehabilitation, to guide the development of personalized rehabilitation programs, and to support evidence-based decisions for occupational therapy and health care practice.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	RecoveriX	RecoveriX is a brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed for motor rehabilitation after stroke. It records brain activity using EEG and provides real-time feedback through virtual reality and functional electrical stimulation (FES). Participants imagine hand movements, and the system activates corresponding virtual movements and stimulates the muscles to support motor recovery.
DEVICE	Gloreha Aria	Gloreha Aria is a robotic therapy system for upper limb rehabilitation. It combines mechanical assistance with virtual reality tasks to restore hand and finger movements. The device can be used in passive, assistive, or active modes, depending on the patient's abilities, and provides interactive exercises to improve motor function and neuroplasticity.
DEVICE	E-Link System	E-Link is an interactive computer-based system for hand and finger rehabilitation. It uses sensors to capture movements and provides individualized motor training through interactive tasks. The system allows both active motor practice and objective assessment of fine motor skills and functional abilities.
OTHER	Standard Occupational Therapy	The control group will receive conventional occupational therapy as part of standard rehabilitation. Therapy will include individualized exercises to improve motor, cognitive, and functional abilities, consistent with usual clinical practice.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-15
• Primary completion: 2028-08-31
• Completion: 2028-12-31
• First posted: 2025-09-12
• Last updated: 2025-09-12

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Lithuania