Tele-Rehabilitation Pilot Evaluation Study (NCT03409354) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tele-Rehabilitation Pilot Evaluation Study
Singapore14 participantsStarted 2018-05-15
Plain-language summary
A proof of concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) only evaluated the National University of Singapore's (NUS) T-Rehab tele-rehabilitation (TR) system at a home setting where rehabilitation was provided on an individual level. The previous RCT was also limited to stroke patients. In addition to stroke, there are many other conditions (such as fractures, lower limb joint replacement, musculoskeletal conditions) require and benefit from rehabilitation. The primary aims of the pilot evaluation study are: (i) To document patient adherence to TR, compared to usual care (ii) To estimate the extent to which TR improves functional status, compared to usual care and (iii) To estimate the cost effectiveness of TR, compared to usual care in eight different health conditions in Singapore.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* at least 21 years of age
* Admitted into an inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation unit, nursing home or day care centre for an acute or chronic disability
* Deemed by any members of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team to potentially able to safely receive and benefit from rehabilitation post-discharge
* Cognitively able to understand and follow instructions (the Abbreviated Mental Test's score of 6 or above (out of 10).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with previous seizure episodes
* Patients with limb musculoskeletal pain of at least moderate intensity (visual analogue Scale \> 6 out of 10)
* Patients with pacemakers.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Adherence to rehabilitation over the course of a 2 week trial period