Tele-rehabilitation versus paper-based aftercare for neurologic disorders
Implementation and Evaluation of a Tele-reha As Well As a Paper-based Aftercare Programme Following Inpatient Rehabilitation: a Three-armed, Observer-blinded, Randomised Controlled Trial
This study tests if a new online rehabilitation program can help people recovering from neurologic disorders become more independent in daily activities compared to traditional paper-based aftercare.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 285 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna, State of Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT05940584 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program compared to a standard paper-based aftercare program for patients recovering from neurologic disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the tele-reha group, which includes ongoing therapist support, or a control group receiving traditional care. The primary outcome is to assess improvements in independence in daily living, measured by the Functional Assessment Measure (FAM), after a 36-day intervention period. The study aims to determine if telerehabilitation can better consolidate rehabilitation goals achieved during inpatient care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with neurologic disorders who are insured with SVS and can engage in telerehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments or other conditions that prevent safe participation in the study will not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patients' independence in daily living after rehabilitation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with telerehabilitation approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 years or older, * experiencing problems with motor function, sensory function, cognition, swallowing or speech production (regardless of their diagnosis), * being insured with SVS, * agreeing to telerehabilitation after discharge, * having sufficient motor and cognitive abilities to operate a smartphone, tablet or PC, or being sufficiently supported by caregivers, and * being able to independently perform the targeted tasks assigned to them. Exclusion Criteria: \- pronounced impairments in awareness, memory, attention, spatial performance, executive performance, apraxia, speech, and visual perception that do not allow a safe study participation according to the treating physicians or therapists
Where this trial is running
Vienna, State of Vienna
- Medical University of Vienna — Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.