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COGnitive Care Bundle for Ischaemic Stroke : a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a set of treatments, called a "cognitive care bundle," can help preserve cognitive ability in people who have had a stroke. This study will also test how feasible it is for people to follow this care bundle. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do people find it feasible to follow the care bundle, which includes daily home blood pressure checks (and blood sugar checks for those with diabetes), along with referrals to specialists like dietitians, eye doctors, hearing specialists, and mental health professionals? 2. Do people who receive the cognitive care bundle have better cognitive scores 3 months after their stroke, compared to those who receive standard care? Researchers will compare two groups of stroke survivors. One group will receive the cognitive care bundle plus standard medical care. The other group will receive standard medical care alone. This comparison will help researchers see if the care bundle works better to prevent cognitive decline. Participants in the intervention (care bundle) group will: Check and record their blood pressure daily at home (and their blood sugar too, if they have diabetes). Talk with a doctor weekly over the phone to review their readings and adjust medications if needed See a dietitian for a personalized eating plan Have a hearing test by an audiologist Have a basic vision test by the research team Answer a short questionnaire about their mood to screen for depression All participants (in both groups) will undergo physiotherapy and cognitive training. Participants will be followed up with blood tests, examination by a doctor and questionnaires after 3 months. This is a pilot study to see if this approach works and is practical to do in a larger future study.