The Mechatronic Remote Physiotherapy System (MRPS) in Remote Stroke Rehabilitation

The aim of this pilot trial is to examine and compare the safety and feasibility of enhanced Early Supported Discharge (ESD) through the Mechatronic Remote Physiotherapy System (MRPS) and traditional ESD after stroke. The main questions this trial aims to answer are: * Is enhanced ESD via the MRPS safe, feasible and significantly different compared to traditional ESD when administered to patients after stroke? * Do patients interact with and are they satisfied with the MRPS? * Is enhanced ESD cost-effective compared to traditional ESD? * Are there any adverse effects of the MRPS and what are the areas for further improvement? Participants in the experimental group will receive enhanced ESD through the MRPS. The intervention will be given for approximately 6-8 weeks in total. Frequency will be determined by how often the participants' use the MRPS themselves. Frequency of use and level of completion of each session will be monitored. Enhanced ESD therapy sessions will be designed to reflect traditional ESD sessions. Participants in the control group will receive traditional ESD. The intervention will be given for approximately 6-8 weeks in total with a frequency of 1-3 therapy visits per week (as per traditional ESD). Therapy sessions will be designed by therapists delivering the ESD service.

NCT Number	NCT06964789
Lead Sponsor	Institute of Technology, Sligo Collaborators: Sligo General Hospital
Conditions	Stroke, Neurological Disorder
Enrollment	14 participants
Start Date	2026-04-01
Primary Completion	2026-09-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-14