Brain training boosts stroke recovery in small study
NCT ID NCT06555302
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether adding cognitive rehabilitation to a standard occupational therapy telerehabilitation program helps stroke survivors improve thinking, arm function, and mood. Twenty adults who had a stroke at least 30 days prior participated in an 8-week home-based program with 13 sessions. Researchers measured changes in cognition, daily task performance, and depression symptoms before and after the program.
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Active substance
Cognitive rehabilitation and occupational therapy (behavioral interventions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve daily functioning and quality of life for stroke survivors through a home-based program.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (20 participants) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is behavioral and effects may be modest.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States