A Pilot Return-to-Work Cognitive Intervention After Stroke
ConditionStroke
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-65
SponsorNational University of Singapore
About this trial
This study addresses the growing burden of stroke in Singapore and highlights the lack of rehabilitation services for return to work after stroke. Despite functional physical recovery, many stroke survivors experience persistent impairments that hinder return-to-work. To bridge this gap, the study will implement a community-based brain health programme targeting cognitive and vocational outcomes in stroke survivors. Caregivers will also be included due to their critical support role. The study will assess the intervention's feasibility, acceptability, and its impact on cognitive function, return-to-work, neuroplasticity, psychosocial health, fatigue, and self-care.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Between 21 to 65 years old
Ability to provide informed consent
Consent to recording / photo-taking
Living in the community with at least three months after stroke
Disqualifiers
Less than 21 years old
More than 65 years old
Unable to provide informed consent
Refuse recording
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Train-Your-Brain (TYB) Stroke Recovery Programme
Other interventionThe intervention involves a structured brain health programme delivered by clinical neuropsychologists in three phases: an initial needs assessment, a multi-session intervention, and follow-up support. Participants will receive assessments, attend group sessions covering topics such as lifestyle, mood, cognition, and return-to-work strategies, and be supported with workbooks and referrals to community services. The programme combines in-person and online formats.
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Intervention ArmExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control ArmNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Number of eligible/ineligible participants
Percentage of eligible/ineligible participants and reasons for ineligibility
Time frame
Through study completion, an average of 6 months2
Recruitment and attrition rates
Percentage of recruited participants and drop-outs
Time frame
Through study completion, an average of 6 months3
VasCog Screen Test
Test is comprised of a short-Montreal Cognitive Assessment (total score out of 12) and modified Symbol Digit Modalities Test (score calculated based on correct responses)
Time frame
Baseline (pre-intervention), immediately after the intervention, 6-months follow-up4
Vascular Dementia Battery
Participants will meet criteria for Mild Cognitive Impairment if there is 1 or more domain(s) with failure in at least 50% of tasks in domain
Time frame
Baseline (pre-intervention)Secondary outcomes
1
Cost Effectiveness Analysis Questionnaire
Time frame
Immediately after the intervention, 6-months follow-upSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov