Smart Technologies in Early Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Summary

The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the impact of applying different smart technologies during early rehabilitation after stroke. The primary hypothesis is that the use of smart technologies in the early stage of rehabilitation will significantly improve biosocial and cognitive functions, quality of life, and participation in activities. Furthermore, the extent of these improvements may differ depending on the type of technology used and individual patient characteristics.

The specific aims of the study are:

* To evaluate changes in biosocial and cognitive functions in stroke patients using different smart technologies during early rehabilitation.
* To assess changes in quality of life and participation in daily activities.
* To compare the effectiveness of different smart technologies on recovery outcomes.
* To identify patient-specific factors influencing rehabilitation results. A total of four groups will be studied. Three experimental groups will receive interventions with different interactive rehabilitation technologies (RecoveriX, Gloreha Aria, E-Link). The control group will undergo standard occupational therapy. All groups will receive the same level of conventional rehabilitation and medical care.

Assessments will be conducted at the beginning and end of the 6-7 week rehabilitation program, covering motor, cognitive, and biosocial functioning, as well as quality of life.

The results are expected to provide new knowledge on the effectiveness of smart technologies in stroke rehabilitation, to guide the development of personalized rehabilitation programs, and to support evidence-based decisions for occupational therapy and health care practice.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

DEVICE

RecoveriX

RecoveriX is a brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed for motor rehabilitation after stroke. It records brain activity using EEG and provides real-time feedback through virtual reality and functional electrical stimulation (FES). Participants imagine hand movements, and the system activates corresponding virtual movements and stimulates the muscles to support motor recovery.

DEVICE

Gloreha Aria

Gloreha Aria is a robotic therapy system for upper limb rehabilitation. It combines mechanical assistance with virtual reality tasks to restore hand and finger movements. The device can be used in passive, assistive, or active modes, depending on the patient's abilities, and provides interactive exercises to improve motor function and neuroplasticity.

DEVICE

E-Link System

E-Link is an interactive computer-based system for hand and finger rehabilitation. It uses sensors to capture movements and provides individualized motor training through interactive tasks. The system allows both active motor practice and objective assessment of fine motor skills and functional abilities.

OTHER

Standard Occupational Therapy

The control group will receive conventional occupational therapy as part of standard rehabilitation. Therapy will include individualized exercises to improve motor, cognitive, and functional abilities, consistent with usual clinical practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Kulautuva Hospital of Rehabilitation

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Erika Endzelyte

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Vaiva Lesauskaitė, Prof. habil. dr. · Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

85 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-09-15

Primary Completion

2028-08-31

Completion

2028-12-31

Countries

• Lithuania

Study Locations