Computer Based Cognitive Rehabilitation (CBCR) Intervention for Young Stroke Survivors' Return to Work

NCT07787013 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 26/PR/0887
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Stroke can damage the brain, which may make it harder for survivors to think clearly, solve problems, and remember things. These changes in thinking can make it difficult for people to return to their jobs after a stroke. More and more, people are using computer-based exercises in rehabilitation and therapy to help with recovery. One such program, called RehaCom Online, is designed to help retrain the brain and improve decision-making and thinking skills. This project is looking at whether stroke survivors (aged 18-65) consider using RehaCom Online acceptable and feasible when used alongside regular occupational therapy care, to help improve their thinking and get back to work more quickly. The project will include people between the ages of 18 and 65 who are already receiving occupational therapy and whose therapy goals focus on return to work. Those who meet the study requirements will take part in a five-week course using the RehaCom Online software, in addition to their usual therapy sessions. They will also take tests to measure their attention, memory, and thinking skills and perceived work readiness. The main goals of the project are:

1. 1.To find out if young stroke survivors use and engage with the computer-based treatment.
2. 2.To learn about stroke survivors' experiences and feelings when using the treatment.
3. 3.To see if this treatment influences stroke survivors' perceived readiness to return to work.

Conditions

Stroke (Subacute)

Keywords

Stroke; Cerebrovascular Accident; CVA; Return to work; Occupational Therapy; Cognitive interventions; Computer-Based Cognitive Interventions; CBCR

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• RehaCom online assessment

  Records a percentage increase in the module scores completed on RehaCom online.

  RehaCom online assessment record will be reviewed on Day 1 and on day 35 of intervention .

• Semi Structured interviews

  Semi structured interviews focussing on subjective experience of RehaCom online use will be completed by the researcher and qualitative data will be recorded for analysis.

  Between day 35 and day 42 of completing RehaCom online intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Behavioural Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome-DEX Questionnaire

  Assessment will be completed on day 0 and between day 35 and day 42 of intervention

• Montreal Cognitive Assessment

  Assessment will be completed on day 0 and between day 35 and day 42 of intervention

• Work Ability Index

  Assessment will be completed on day 0 and between day 35 and day 42 of intervention

• Motivation at work questionnaire

  Assessment will be completed on day 0 and between day 35 and day 42 of intervention

• Employment Readiness checklist

  Assessment will be completed on day 0 and between day 35 and day 42 of intervention

Study Arms (1)

RehaCom online

OTHER

Feasibility intervention

Other: RehaCom online

Interventions

RehaCom online OTHER

Participants will use an online computer-based brain training programme called RehaCom Online (or alternatively called RehaCom) along with their regular therapy. They will engage with at least two 30 minutes training sessions per week for 5 weeks, with a total of 10 sessions. The may choose to engage with a maximum of five 30-minutes sessions per week for 5 weeks, with a total of 25 sessions. The frequency and duration will be personalised. Initial training on RehaCom online will be offered online and this will count as one session. The rest will be supervised remotely by the researcher using RehaCom Online software. Sessions will be completed independently in a location of participant's choosing, i.e. at home. Participants of the study will be able to contact the researcher via telephone, email or the RehaCom Online message function with a response time frame of 24-48 hours. Participants will have the flexibility to use rest breaks during the RehaCom training intervention.

RehaCom online

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Ages 18-65 (working age)
• Score of 12 or more on a specific test of thinking called Behavioural Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS)
• Referred to NHS based services with a goal to return to work
• Can do assessments in English and use a computer
• Have a stable internet connection to access training

You may not qualify if:

• Have seizures
• Have vision problems specific to stroke
• Have trouble understanding English language due to their stroke symptoms
• Lack capacity to provide consent for participation
• Working in participating community rehabilitation services for stroke and willing to be involved in this study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bournemouth University: lead
• Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH88GP, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

• Dewhurst

  Bournemouth University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Collins

  Bournemouth University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Preetee Gokhale, M.O.Th

CONTACT

01202963121; pgokhale@bournemouth.ac.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 14, 2026
• First Posted: August 26, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): November 2, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 30, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 30, 2028
• Last Updated: August 26, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)