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This study aims to:
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and is frequently associated with cognitive impairments affecting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed, which significantly reduce independence and quality of life among survivors. Cognitive rehabilitation plays a vital role in promoting neuroplasticity and functional recovery after stroke. Conventional rehabilitation, delivered through face-to-face clinical sessions, remains the standard approach; however, tele-rehabilitation has emerged as an accessible and innovative alternative that allows structured cognitive interventions to be delivered remotely using digital platforms. Despite increasing use of tele-rehabilitation, limited comparative evidence exists regarding its effectiveness versus conventional rehabilitation for cognitive improvement in stroke survivors. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation over a 8-weeks intervention period. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving comparable intensity and frequency of cognitive rehabilitation. Cognitive outcomes will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention using standardized tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and other validated measures such as Stroop Test. The findings of this study will contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation practices and help determine whether tele-rehabilitation can provide an effective alternative to conventional cognitive rehabilitation following stroke.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Tele-Rehabilitation Group | Experimental | Participants will receive structured cognitive rehabilitation remotely through telecommunication platforms for 8 weeks. Sessions will be conducted with comparable frequency and intensity to the control group. |
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| Conventional Rehabilitation Group | Active Comparator | Participants will receive face-to-face cognitive rehabilitation sessions in a clinical setting for 8 weeks with similar frequency and duration as the tele-rehabilitation group. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Tele-rehabilitation | Behavioral | Cognitive rehabilitation exercises delivered remotely using video-based sessions, targeting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed. Sessions will be conducted over 8 weeks. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Cognitive Function Measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) | The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will be used to assess global cognitive function, including attention, memory, executive function, language, and visuospatial abilities. Scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function. | Baseline |
| Change in Cognitive Function Measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) | The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will be used to assess global cognitive function, including attention, memory, executive function, language, and visuospatial abilities. Scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function. | After 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Executive Function Measured by stroop Test | The Stroop test will be used to assess selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Performance will be evaluated based on completion time and error rate. | Baseline |
| Change in Executive Function Measured by stroop Test |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| IMRAN AMJAD, Phd | Contact | 03324390125 | imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Imran Amjad, Phd | Riphah International University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Riphah International University | Recruiting | Islamabad | Punjab Province | 44000 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D020521 | Stroke |
| D060825 | Cognitive Dysfunction |
| ID | Term |
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| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000069350 | Telerehabilitation |
| ID | Term |
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| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| D000359 | Aftercare |
| D003266 | Continuity of Patient Care |
| D005791 | Patient Care |
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Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a tele-rehabilitation group or a conventional rehabilitation group. Both groups will receive structured cognitive rehabilitation interventions with comparable frequency and intensity for 8 weeks.
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Due to the nature of the rehabilitation interventions, neither participants nor therapists will be blinded to group allocation. Outcome assessments will be conducted without blinding.
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| Conventional Rehabilitation | Behavioral | In-person cognitive rehabilitation exercises targeting attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed delivered in a clinical setting for 8 weeks. |
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The Stroop test will be used to assess selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Performance will be evaluated based on completion time and error rate. |
| After 8 weeks |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D003072 | Cognition Disorders |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D013812 |
| Therapeutics |
| D006296 | Health Services |
| D005159 | Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services |
| D017216 | Telemedicine |
| D003695 | Delivery of Health Care |
| D010346 | Patient Care Management |
| D006298 | Health Services Administration |