Effects of the CO-OP Approach on Occupational Performance and Executive Function in Adults With Stroke

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to use the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach with people who have experienced a stroke. This method helps individuals improve how they perform daily tasks by teaching them problem-solving strategies. This study will answer the following main questions: Does the CO-OP approach help participants perform their daily activities more easily? Does the CO-OP approach support thinking skills such as planning and attention? Researchers will look at changes in participants' daily activity performance and thinking skills before and after the CO-OP sessions. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Complete simple tests before and after the sessions Practice real-life daily activities that are meaningful to them Intervention group: Will receive standard occupational therapy plus CO-OP sessions. The CO-OP sessions will take place 5 days a week for 4 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Control group: Will receive only standard occupational therapy as part of usual care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07127536

Run by

Hacettepe University

People needed

66

Starts

2024-01-01

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-22

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being in the subacute phase after stroke (3 months < stroke onset < 2 years)
• First-ever stroke
• Brunnstrom stage 2 or above
• Ability to read and write
• Receiving rehabilitation services at Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital

You may not qualify if…

• Having any orthopedic, psychological, or neurological disorder other than stroke
• Having moderate to severe aphasia
• Having cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score ≤ 24)
• Not willing to participate in the study

Where it is running

• Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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