Task-Specific Self-Rehabilitation Training (TASSRET) Trial
This study tests a self-rehabilitation training program called TASSRET designed to help stroke patients improve their arm and hand function. Participants will follow either a video-based or manual-based training program and their progress in tasks like grasping, reaching, and fine motor skills will be measured.
Key Objective: The trial evaluates whether self-directed rehabilitation training can improve upper arm, hand, and fine motor skills in stroke survivors.
Who to Consider: Stroke patients interested in self-directed rehabilitation exercises to improve arm and hand function should consider enrolling.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The goal of this pilot RCT is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Task-specific Self-rehabilitation Training (TASSRET) program and compare the effect of the two formats of the TASSRET (video vs manual) on functional ability (upper extremity fine and gross motor skills, upper extremity manual dexterity and speed, voluntary movement and basic mobility, gait velocity, balance) and health-related quality of life among Hausa-native stroke survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What is the immediate effect and durability of TASSRET on functional ability (upper extremity fine and gross motor skills, upper extremity manual dexterity and speed, voluntary movement and basic mobility, gait velocity, balance) and health-related quality of life among the Hausa-native stroke survivors? 2. Which of the self-rehabilitation formats (TASSRET-manual or TASSRET-video) is more effective (immediate and durable) at improving functional ability (upper extremity fine and gross motor skills, upper extremity manual dexterity and speed, voluntary movement and basic mobility, gait velocity, balance) and health-related quality of life among the Hausa-native stroke survivors?
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Are aged 18 years or older * Diagnosed with a first-ever episode of ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke (including intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage) * Speaks and understands the Hausa language * Living within the community and having no access to physiotherapy care * Having access to an Android phone * More than 10-degree extension of the index finger and abduction of the thumb * Cognitive ability to follow commands, as indicated by a score of 0 to 1 on the Commands item of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale or a Mini-Mental State Examination score of ≥24 * Ability to stand and take a step (with or without support). Exclusion Criteria: * Had cerebrovascular events due to malignancy or head trauma * Had been diagnosed with other neurological disorders * Were not permanent residents of the selected communities * Were currently receiving any form of physical rehabilitation.