In a nutshell This study is examining the effectiveness of brain stimulation on speech impairments after strokes. The main outcome to be measured will be a change in language function and patient communication effectiveness. This study is being conducted in California, the United States. The details Up to 40% of patients have difficulty with...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of transcutaneous (through the skin) electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in muscle stiffness after a stroke. Researchers suggested that TENS reduces leg stiffness in these patients. Some background Muscle stiffness after stroke affects the quality of life of patients and their caregivers. Up to 43% of...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of training and non-invasive brain-stimulation on changing abnormal hand movements after a stroke. The main outcomes to be measured are individual finger function and the ability to use the arms for normal daily activities. This study is being conducted in Maryland, the United States. The...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of electrical nerve stimulation (ESS) in the recovery of arm function early after stroke. The main finding was that ESS had the same results as arm training alone. Some background Up to a third of patients have arm weakness after stroke. Rehabilitation is a central part of stroke...
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched–they must be felt by the heart.” ~Helen Keller “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~Confucius Today celebrates the heart. Today also celebrates heart donors. “In Living On Through Organ Donation,” we shared the story of an amazing...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of a 4-week self-ankle mobilization with movement (SAMM) training program with SAMM and an inclined board in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that SAMM with an inclined board was superior to SAMM alone in the rehabilitation of these patients. Some background The most common complication...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated if an intense aerobic exercise of the legs while doing repetitive tasks with the arms could improve the quality of life of patients after a stroke. The study found that this exercise may improve the quality of life of these patients. Some background The aim of rehabilitation after stroke is to improve...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of Incobotulinumtoxin A (Xeomin; IBT A) for the treatment of arm muscle spasms after a stroke. Researchers suggested that injections of IBT A improved arm muscles and movement in these patients. Some background Botulinum neurotoxin (BOTOX) injections are the standard first-line treatment for arm...
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In a nutshell This phase 3 trial is examining the effectiveness and safety of a virtual reality therapy in the treatment of patients with impaired arm movements after a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is an improvement of arm function and in the quality of life of these patients. This study is taking place in California, US. The details...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to see if using a hip-assistive robotic device after stroke can improve patients’ ability to walk and strengthen the legs. The main finding of the study was that gait training with the hip-assistive robotic exoskeleton improved walking speed in patients after a stroke. Some background Improving walking ability is a...
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In a nutshell This trial is aiming to treat gait (walking) abnormalities in patients with stroke using virtual reality. The main outcome to be measured will be an improvement in step length and symmetry. This study is taking place in Omaha, Nebraska, the United States. The details Patients with stroke often have complications associated with...
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In a nutshell This phase 2 trial is investigating the effectiveness of brain injections of CTX0E03 stem cells in the treatment of disability after a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the response of the disabled part of the body to the treatment. The details Patients with stroke, often experience disability such as one side paralysis. The...
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