Stroke rehab combo shows promise for sharper thinking
NCT ID NCT07635069
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether combining somatotherapy (body awareness and movement exercises) with occupational therapy (training in daily tasks like dressing and cooking) could improve cognitive function in 50 adults who had a stroke. Participants received 35-minute sessions five days a week for four weeks. Their thinking skills were measured before and after using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The goal was to see if this rehab approach helps with memory, attention, and problem-solving after a stroke.
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Active substance
somatotherapy and occupational therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this combination therapy could become a standard rehab approach to help stroke survivors regain cognitive abilities like memory and attention.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Cognitive improvements could be modest or due to natural recovery.
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Swat Medical Complex
Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 26000, Pakistan