Efficacy of Early Task-Oriented Rehabilitation in Acute Stroke Recovery

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, and early rehabilitation is considered crucial for improving functional recovery. Traditional physiotherapy mainly focuses on mobility, strength, and general exercises, while task-oriented rehabilitation emphasizes practicing meaningful, goal-directed activities related to daily life. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of early task-oriented rehabilitation compared to traditional rehabilitation in acute stroke patients. Patients admitted with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within 48 hours will be randomly assigned to either a task-oriented rehabilitation program or conventional physiotherapy. Interventions will be delivered 3-4 times per week, 45-60 minutes per session, during hospitalization and continued in outpatient follow-up. The primary outcome will be functional independence assessed at 3 months. Secondary outcomes will include stroke severity, quality of life, and patient-reported outcomes. The findings are expected to provide evidence for improving rehabilitation strategies in Egypt.

NCT Number	NCT07311304
Lead Sponsor	Assiut University
Conditions	Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke
Enrollment	158 participants
Start Date	2026-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-30