The aim of the study is to evaluate whether a computer-based cognitive treatment delivered via tele-rehabilitation produces an improvement in cognitive functioning comparable to the improvement achievable through the same treatment delivered in person in patients with stroke outcomes. To investigate, using a custom-designed questionnaire, the feasibility and patient satisfaction with the rehabilitative treatment delivered via telemedicine compared to the same treatment delivered in person.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
23
Three hours of cognitive rehabilitation per week, performed remotely and independently, using a computerized device, which is pre-programmed based on the patient's needs.
Three hours of in-person cognitive rehabilitation per week using a computerized device.
Sezione medicina fisica e riabilitativa dipartimento di neuroscienze
Verona, verona, Italy
Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B)
Used as a measure of attentional set-shifting and mental flexibility. Time needed to complete the tasks is recorded.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
The Trail Making Test - A (TMT-A)
Used as a measure of psychomotor speed and visual search/attention skills
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
15 Words of Rey
To assess verbal learning ability and long-term verbal memory (IMMEDIATE RECALL: score ranging from 0 to 75. DELAYED RECALL: score ranging from 0 to 15).
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Memory with interference - ENB 2
to assess working memory through the memorization of letter triplets alongside a distracting task lasting 10 seconds in the first part and 30 seconds in the second. The maximum obtainable score is 9 for both parts of the test.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Dual task test
Dual Task to assess the ability to perform two tasks simultaneously (one verbal and one visuomotor)
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Elithorn's Perceptual Maze Test
to investigate problem-solving abilities.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
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Stroop Test
to assess the speed and accuracy of automatic response inhibition.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
To evaluate the degree of disability.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
to assess the presence of depression and anxiety.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36)
to evaluate quality of life.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment
Feasibility, Satisfaction, and Cost Questionnaire
to assess the feasibility and satisfaction with the treatment and to evaluate the costs associated with it.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment and 2 months until the end of treatment