Efficacy of Tele-CPASS Compared to In-person CPASS Therapy for Upper Extremity Motor Recovery (NCT07661849) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Tele-CPASS Compared to In-person CPASS Therapy for Upper Extremity Motor Recovery
United States42 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates whether a home-based telerehabilitation program (tele-CPASS) is as effective as an in-person rehabilitation program (CPASS) for improving arm and hand function after stroke. Stroke often leads to long-term difficulty using the affected arm in daily activities, and access to in-person therapy can be limited. This study aims to determine whether therapy delivered remotely can provide similar benefits to standard in-clinic care.
Participants who recently experienced a stroke will be randomly assigned to receive 20 hours of upper extremity rehabilitation therapy either in person or through a telehealth platform. Both groups will receive the same type and amount of therapy focused on practicing meaningful, patient-selected daily activities. Participants will complete assessments before treatment, immediately after treatment, and at 6 and 12 months to measure recovery of arm function, real-world arm use, and participation in daily life.
The results of this study will help determine whether telerehabilitation can improve access to effective stroke recovery interventions while maintaining clinical effectiveness comparable to in-person therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 21 years or older
* Neuroimaging-confirmed stroke within 40 days prior to enrollment
* Persistent hemiparesis resulting in impaired upper extremity function, defined by a score of 0 to 3 on the NIH Stroke Scale motor arm item
* Able to participate in all study-related activities, including 1-year follow-up
* Short Blessed Memory Orientation and Concentration Scale score less than 8
* Able to follow 2-step commands
* Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score greater than 25
* No upper extremity injury or condition that limited upper extremity use prior to the stroke
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to provide informed consent
* Persistent disabling neurologic condition, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or dementia requiring medication
* Clinically significant fluctuations in mental status within 72 hours prior to randomization
* Active psychosis, psychosis within the prior 2 years, active substance abuse, or prior substance abuse
* Dense sensory loss, defined by a score of 3 or 4 on the NIH Stroke Scale sensory item
* Ataxia out of proportion to weakness in the affected arm, defined by a score greater than 1 on the NIH Stroke Scale ataxia item
* Not expected to survive 12 months because of other illnesses
* Pregnancy
* Severe aphasia
* Receipt of botulinum toxin or expectation of receiving botulinum toxin during the study period
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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Upper Extremity Motor Function (Action Research Arm Test [ARAT])
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months