Brain training boosts stroke recovery in small study

NCT ID NCT06555302

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

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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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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