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Can more therapist time in virtual rehab boost arm recovery after stroke?

NCT ID NCT07803003

Disease control Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether the amount of therapist supervision during home-based telerehabilitation changes arm recovery in stroke survivors. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 40 to 70 with mild to moderate arm impairment and randomly assign them to either three videoconference sessions per week with a therapist or independent home exercises with weekly check-ins. Both groups follow the same exercise plan for eight weeks. The study measures arm movement, coordination, daily task performance, and position sense to see if more supervision leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Telerehabilitation with maximum or minimum therapist supervision
What this could lead to
If more therapist supervision proves better, it could shape home-based rehab programs that maximize arm recovery after stroke. If comparable, it could support less costly, scalable models.
What could go wrong
This is a small early trial with 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Outcomes depend on consistent participation, and the study does not yet show whether either approach works.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke either ischemic or hemorrhagic clinically diagnosed or confirmed by MRI or CT. * Stroke duration between 3 and 24 months. * Age between 40 and 70 years. * FMA score of 23-56 out of 66 points on the hemiplegic side. * Mini mental state examination score greater than 24 out of 30. * Ability to maintain stable sitting with or without support for at least 30-45 minutes * No serious auditory, memory or visual impairment. * Ability to read,understand and follow instructions in urdu. * Access to a device with internet and video capabilities and basic ability to operate it. * Availability of a caregiver or a family member to assist during sessions if required. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Presence of aphasia or apraxia or unilateral neglect. * Unable to understand or remember or follow commands. * Modified ashworth scale score greater than 3 for spasticity. * History of other brain diseases or brain surgery. * Other causes of severe upper limb dysfunction. * Unstable medical condition or vital organ failure including malignancy. * Inability to cooperate with telerehabilitation procedures.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke Telerehabilitation Upper limb

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Locations

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

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    Islamabad, Pakistan

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