NCT07504276

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

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 32 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 50 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Cognitive Impairment
• Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Tele-rehabilitation	Cognitive rehabilitation exercises delivered remotely using video-based sessions, targeting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed. Sessions will be conducted over 8 weeks.
BEHAVIORAL	Conventional Rehabilitation	In-person cognitive rehabilitation exercises targeting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed delivered in a clinical setting for 8 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-31
• Primary completion: 2026-07-30
• Completion: 2026-08-15
• First posted: 2026-03-31
• Last updated: 2026-04-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan