Telerehabilitation for early upper limb training in stroke patients
The Effect of Telerehabilitation-Based Early Upper Extremity Training on Upper Extremity Function and Proprioception in Stroke Patients
This study tests if a remote rehabilitation program can help stroke patients recover better and faster with their arm movements after their stroke.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Suleyman Demirel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kocaeli, İ̇zmi̇t and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06261099 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores a telerehabilitation approach for stroke patients requiring intensive upper extremity rehabilitation shortly after their stroke. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate cognitive status, upper extremity function, proprioception, daily living activities, and reaching performance. The study employs a control group and a working group to compare outcomes, with evaluations conducted by blinded physiotherapists and researchers to ensure objectivity. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of remote rehabilitation methods in improving recovery outcomes for stroke patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 30-65 who have experienced a stroke within the last month and can sit independently for at least 30 seconds.
Not a fit: Patients with severe dementia, flaccid hemiplegia, or significant spasticity in the upper extremity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide stroke patients with accessible and effective rehabilitation options from home, potentially improving recovery times and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telerehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application for stroke rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 30-65, with a history of stroke within the last month, * Mini Mental Score ≥ 24, 1-10 after discharge. on the day, * patients who can sit for at least 30 seconds, exhibit a hemiparetic condition, and are clinically stable Exclusion Criteria: * Flaccid hemiplegia detected by anamnesis and physical examination, * Has spasticity in the upper extremity with a severity greater than 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale, * patients with severe dementia and dysfunction of the upper extremity joints due to a previous musculoskeletal disease
Where this trial is running
Kocaeli, İ̇zmi̇t and 1 other locations
- Güler Ertuğrul — Kocaeli, İ̇zmi̇t, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Suleyman Demirel University — Isparta, Merkez, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Güler ERTUĞRUL
- Email: gertugrul004@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 531 950 05 90
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.