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Telemedicine Follow-up After Ischaemic Stroke: a Randomised Trial
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000127
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Imran Chowdhury (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-09-19
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study compares telemedicine-supported rehabilitation follow-up with standard in-person care on functional recovery in the first 90 days after ischaemic stroke.
Detailed Description
Patients discharged after ischaemic stroke are randomised to telemedicine-supported follow-up or standard in-person rehabilitation. The primary endpoint is the modified Rankin Scale at 90 days.
Official Title
Conditions
- Ischaemic Stroke
- Stroke Rehabilitation
Intervention/Treatment
- Behavioral: Telemedicine-based rehabilitation follow-up
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-NEU-2026-004
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Phase
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Contacts and Locations
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Study Contact
Name: Dr Imran Chowdhury
Phone Number: +8802550000127
Email: stroke-tele@bmu.ac.bd
This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1000
Recruiting
Bangladesh Medical University, Department of Neurology
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Adults aged 40 to 80 years with confirmed ischaemic stroke.</li><li>Access to a mobile phone.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose:
- Supportive Care
- Allocation:
- Randomized
- Interventional Model:
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking:
- Single blind
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
Experimental: Telemedicine follow-up | Behavioral: Telemedicine-based rehabilitation follow-up Scheduled video consultations with a rehabilitation team. |
Active Comparator: Standard in-person care |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Rankin Scale score | 90 days |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Barthel Index | 90 days |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- stroke
- telemedicine
- rehabilitation
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