Plain-English translation of NCT05855226 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial examined a new way to deliver occupational therapy called OTHER (Occupational Therapy at Home E-Rehabilitation) for people recovering from stroke. Researchers compared this online coaching approach—which used video calls, activity monitoring, and personalized support—against the standard occupational therapy that people usually received at home. The study followed adults over 60 for 26 weeks to see whether the new approach helped them regain confidence and independence in daily activities.
After a stroke, many older adults struggle to regain the ability to do everyday tasks at home. While rehabilitation services exist, traditional therapy may not always be convenient or tailored enough to help people feel confident managing their own recovery. This trial tested whether technology-supported coaching could improve how well people recover and manage their daily lives after going home from the hospital.
Participants received either standard occupational therapy at home or the new OTHER program, which started during hospital rehabilitation and continued for 12 weeks after returning home. Those in the OTHER group worked with an occupational therapist who coached them through video calls, helped them set daily activity goals, and monitored their progress using an activity tracking system. All participants were assessed at 4 weeks, 13 weeks, and 26 weeks to measure how well they were doing with everyday activities, physical activity levels, and confidence in managing their recovery.
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