Home-based telerehabilitation for stroke recovery
Telerehabilitation In The Home After Stroke: A Randomized, Controlled, Assessor-Blind Clinical Trial (The TR-2 Trial)
This study is looking at how well a 6-week online therapy program helps people recovering from a stroke improve their arm function and overall recovery, and it’s for anyone who wants to see if this home-based approach works better than regular care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891283 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a 6-week intensive telerehabilitation program for patients recovering from a stroke, focusing on improving arm function and overall recovery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the telerehabilitation therapy or usual care, allowing researchers to compare outcomes. The program aims to overcome barriers such as limited access to rehabilitation facilities and low motivation by providing therapy in the comfort of patients' homes. The study will also explore the potential of imaging biomarkers to predict recovery outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have experienced a stroke and have substantial arm motor deficits approximately four months post-stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing significant arm motor deficits or are within the acute phase of stroke recovery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance recovery outcomes for stroke patients by providing effective rehabilitation options at home.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for home-based telerehabilitation, indicating that this approach could be effective for stroke recovery.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cramer, Steven C. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Cramer, Steven C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.