iPad games and coaching to help mood and thinking after stroke

This trial is testing a digital treatment called AKL-T01—an iPad-based program that combines videogame-like cognitive exercises with one-on-one coaching from a clinician. The study is designed for people who have had a stroke and are now struggling with depression and executive dysfunction (difficulty with planning, decision-making, and mental flexibility). Researchers want to see if this combination approach can improve mood, thinking skills, and daily functioning better than general cognitive games alone.

After a stroke, many people develop depression along with problems concentrating and planning—and existing treatments don't always work well or are hard to access. This trial explores whether combining cognitive training with personalized coaching delivered remotely might be a more effective and accessible option for stroke survivors.