Tele-rehabilitation versus in-person rehabilitation for improving thinking after stroke
Official title: Comparison Of Tele-Rehabilitation Versus Conventional Rehabilitation To Improve Cognition Among Stroke Survivor.
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07504276 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether home-based tele-rehabilitation can help people aged 50–80 with post-stroke cognitive problems as much as conventional in-person cognitive rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 31, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07504276 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 50–80 years old with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke in the subacute to chronic phase and mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment (MoCA 10–25) who can use or access a digital device for remote sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairment, diagnosed neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease), or no access to or inability to use a digital device are unlikely to benefit from the tele-rehabilitation arm.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll adults aged 50–80 with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke in the subacute to chronic phase and mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment (MoCA 10–25). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 8 weeks of matched-intensity cognitive rehabilitation delivered either remotely via a digital platform (tele-rehabilitation) or through conventional face-to-face sessions. Cognitive outcomes will be measured at baseline and after the intervention using standardized tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and tests of attention and executive function like the Stroop Test. The study is conducted at Riphah International University in Islamabad and aims to provide direct comparative evidence on the effectiveness of remote versus in-person cognitive rehab.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, tele-rehabilitation could offer an effective, more accessible option to improve post-stroke cognitive function for patients who have difficulty traveling to clinics.
How similar studies have gone: Smaller pilot studies and nonrandomized reports have suggested tele-rehabilitation can improve cognitive outcomes after stroke, but direct randomized comparisons with conventional in-person therapy remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where it's running
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Riphah International University
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Imran Amjad, Phd — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, Phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.