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

NCT07504276 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/02263 Imran Amjad
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Stroke; Cognitive Impairment; Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

Tele-rehabilitation; Conventional Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Cognitive Function Measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

  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.

  Baseline

• Change in Cognitive Function Measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

  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.

  After 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Executive Function Measured by stroop Test

  Baseline

• Change in Executive Function Measured by stroop Test

  After 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Tele-Rehabilitation Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive structured cognitive rehabilitation remotely through telecommunication platforms for 8 weeks. Sessions will be conducted with comparable frequency and intensity to the control group.

Behavioral: Tele-rehabilitation

Conventional Rehabilitation Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will receive face-to-face cognitive rehabilitation sessions in a clinical setting for 8 weeks with similar frequency and duration as the tele-rehabilitation group.

Behavioral: Conventional Rehabilitation

Interventions

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.

Tele-Rehabilitation Group

Conventional Rehabilitation BEHAVIORAL

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

Conventional Rehabilitation Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University

Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Cognitive Dysfunction

Interventions

Telerehabilitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services; Telemedicine; Delivery of Health Care; Patient Care Management; Health Services Administration

Study Officials

• Imran Amjad, Phd

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

IMRAN AMJAD, Phd

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Due to the nature of the rehabilitation interventions, neither participants nor therapists will be blinded to group allocation. Outcome assessments will be conducted without blinding.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a tele-rehabilitation group or a conventional rehabilitation group. Both groups will receive structured cognitive rehabilitation interventions with comparable frequency and intensity for 8 weeks.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 16, 2026
• First Posted: March 31, 2026
• Study Start: March 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2026
• Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)