Therapeutic Exercise Program of Physiotherapy Using Telerehabilitation on Chronic Phase Stroke Patients

Launched by FUNDACIO D'INVESTIGACIO EN ATENCIO PRIMARIA JORDI GOL I GURINA · Apr 17, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a new exercise program for people who have had a stroke and are in the chronic phase of recovery, meaning they are more than six months post-stroke. The goal is to see if a therapeutic exercise program delivered through telerehabilitation—basically, online physiotherapy—can help improve daily activities and overall function. The researchers will recruit at least 75 participants who are 18 years or older, have been diagnosed with a stroke, and have some physical challenges as a result. To participate, individuals need to have access to a computer or smartphone and meet certain physical ability criteria.

Participants in the study can expect to take part in 30 online physiotherapy sessions over 10 weeks, where they will engage in exercises designed to help them regain strength and improve their ability to perform everyday tasks. Before and after the program, researchers will assess various aspects of their recovery, such as muscle strength, balance, and overall quality of life. It's important to note that those who are receiving other physical treatments or who have certain cognitive challenges will not be eligible for this trial. This study aims to provide valuable information on how telerehabilitation can support stroke recovery in the long term.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18 years or older
• • Medical diagnosis of stroke
• • Stroke condition present for more than 6 months
• • Physical sequelae secondary to stroke
• • Minimum score of 1 on the Medical Research Council scale for overall muscle strength of affected limbs
• • Maximum score of 3 on the Modified Ashworth scale for overall muscle tone of affected limbs
• • Maximum score of 4 on the Modified Rankin scale for disability
• • Access to computer equipment (tablet, desktop or laptop computer, or smartphone)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Undergoing other non-pharmacological physical treatments for stroke sequelae improvement and/or maintenance
• • Previous decreased motor functional capacity with a Barthel scale score of less than 60 points
• • Cognitive and/or language barriers that hinder the understanding of informed consent and intervention
• • Participation in another clinical trial during the study period that may impact the results of the variables to be evaluated