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WhatsApp therapy could boost stroke hand recovery

NCT ID NCT07666906

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding home-based telerehabilitation via WhatsApp video calls to standard outpatient therapy improves hand function in people who had a stroke 1-6 months ago. Forty-eight participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy plus daily 30-minute video sessions with a physiotherapist, the other gets standard therapy alone. After 6 weeks, researchers will measure changes in arm movement and dexterity.

What this could mean

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Active substance
telerehabilitation via WhatsApp video calls
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, low-cost way to boost hand recovery for stroke patients at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention relies on smartphone access and internet, which may limit use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subacute stroke patients (time since stroke: 1-6 months)\\n * Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity score between 22-56\\n * Box and Block Test score of at least 1 block in 60 seconds at the Screening Visit\\n * Ability to provide informed consent\\n * Access to a smartphone with WhatsApp capability (for Group A) Exclusion Criteria: * Any other major existing neurological or psychotic disease (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)\\n * Pregnancy\\n * Any disease apart from index stroke that noticeably affects arm function of paretic limb\\n * Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of instructions\\n * Upper extremity acute orthopedic conditions\\n * Medically unstable patients

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Conditions

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Paresis stroke disorder

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Hand functions Stroke Upper extremity paresis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Faisalabad

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

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