Cognitive Effectiveness of Somatotherapy and Occupational Therapy in Post-Stroke Patients.

NCT07635069 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: IQRA-00023Iqra-023
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The objective of this study was to evaluate the cognitive effectiveness of somatotherapy and occupational therapy in post-stroke patients by measuring their cognitive potential outcomes using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.

Conditions

Stroke Sequelae; Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

stroke; stroke sequelae; Cognitive Impairement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Montreal Cognitive Assessment

  To detect mild cognitive impairment and assess for early stages of dementia. This scale utilizes a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 30, where higher scores mean a better outcome (a score of 26 or above is considered normal, while a score of 22 suggests mild cognitive impairment.

  4 weeks

Interventions

Somatotherapy and Occupational Therapy OTHER

Combined somatotherapy and occupational therapy delivered during inpatient hospitalization. Somatotherapy consisted of structured sensorimotor and physical therapy targeting body awareness, movement, balance, and coordination. Occupational therapy focused on patient-specific, task-oriented training in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as self-care, functional mobility, and cognitive integration during daily tasks. Patients received 35-minute sessions, 5 days per week for 4 consecutive weeks. Therapy was customized according to individual patient needs and used equipment including adjustable tables, chairs, wheelchairs, and assistive aids (splints, glasses, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

50 post-stroke patients (30 males and 20 females) who were referred to the Department of Physical Therapy at King Hospital, Swat, Pakistan between 2018 and 2019 for cognitive rehabilitation. Participants were adult stroke patients (approximate mean age around 60 years) with either ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who received 4 weeks of inpatient combined somatotherapy and occupational therapy.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 30 years and above
• Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (first-ever or recurrent)
• Referred to physical therapy department for cognitive rehabilitation
• Received somatotherapy and occupational therapy during hospitalization
• Able to undergo MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) testing

You may not qualify if:

• Severe speech impairment (aphasia) that prevents reliable cognitive testing
• Significant visual impairment that interferes with MoCA testing
• Significant hearing impairment that interferes with MoCA testing
• Inability to participate in therapy sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Iqra National University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Swat Medical Complex

Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 26000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction; Stroke

Interventions

Occupational Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Target Duration: 50 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2026
• First Posted: June 9, 2026
• Study Start: January 3, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 25, 2025
• Study Completion: December 25, 2025
• Last Updated: June 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)