Understanding recovery after stroke
Official title: Learning the Natural History of Recovery After Stroke - Cognitive, Motor and Sensory Function
Run by Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran · NCT06441552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is tracking how people recover after a stroke by looking at their thinking, movement, and feeling abilities over time to see how different rehab programs can help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Haifa and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06441552 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 18 who were independent in daily activities before their first or recurrent stroke and are currently medically stable.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with degenerative neurological conditions, significant psychiatric issues, or severe orthopedic conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This longitudinal observational study aims to track the recovery process following a stroke by monitoring changes in cognitive, motor, and sensory functions over time. It is part of the RESTRO project, which evaluates a neurorehabilitation program designed to enhance recovery and quality of life for stroke patients. Data will be collected from three primary sites over a period of 6 to 12 months, allowing researchers to analyze the relationship between rehabilitation intensity and patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into effective rehabilitation strategies that enhance recovery after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on stroke recovery and rehabilitation have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is grounded in existing research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years of age * Independent in all activities of daily living before the stroke. * In- and out-patients at Adi-Negev Nahalat-Eran rehabilitation center, with first ever stroke, or with a recurrent stroke that did not lead to disability (were independent in ADL before the second stroke). * Medically stable * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of any degenerative neurological condition, neuropathy, myopathy or Polio that are not secondary to stroke, excluding diabetic related changes. * Traumatic brain injury and/or extra-cerebral hemorrhage. * Significant psychiatric condition, including alcoholism and drug abuse. * Any severe orthopedic condition (such as amputation or severe pain that limits activity) or chronic pain syndrome. * Participation in another interventional study.
Where it's running
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Adi-Negev Nahalat Eran
Ofakim, Israel Recruiting -
Rambam/Technion
Haifa, Israel Not yet recruiting -
Al-Ahli hospital
Hebron, Palestinian Territories Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Simona Bar-Haim, PhD — Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- Study coordinator: Simona Bar-Haim, PhD
- Email: barhaims@bgu.ac.il
- Phone: 972-54-470-2553
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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.