In a nutshell This trial is looking to compare the effects of three different therapies on recovery of hand function after a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the change in hand function. This study is being conducted in New Jersey and Ohio, the US. The details After a stroke, patients often experience muscle stiffness on one side of the...
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Looking for participants to test a new home-based therapy for patients who had a stroke
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of home-based telerehabilitation with Bilateral Arm Training with Rhythmic Auditory Cueing (BATRAC). The main outcome to be measured is time and quality of movement and the ability to hold a weight. This trial is recruiting in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The details Patients with...
Read MoreLooking for patients to test a new treatment for arm spasticity after stroke
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness and safety of Daxibotulinumtoxin A (DAXI) in the treatment of arm stiffness after a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the change in muscle strength. This study is being conducted in California, Connecticut, Florida and Kansas, the US. The details Patients who had a stroke often...
Read MoreRobot-assisted reach training for improving arm function after stroke
In a nutshell The aim of the study was to asses whether robot-assisted reach training (RART) with an active assistant can improve arm function after a stroke. The main finding was that RART showed significant improvements in arm function after 6 weeks. Some background More than two thirds of patients have problems with arm function after having a...
Read MoreMirror therapy in the treatment of patients with stroke with motor impairment
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) in the treatment of stroke. Researchers suggested that MT improves the movement of the affected member. Some background Patients with stroke often experience impaired movement, especially in the arm. These patients usually undergo rehabilitation therapy within the first 6...
Read MoreLooking for patients with speech impairments after stroke to test brain stimulation treatment
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...
Read MoreCan nerve stimulation improve muscle stiffness in patients with stroke?
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...
Read MoreLooking for patients who have had a stroke to test the effect of training and brain-stimulation on hand functions
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...
Read MoreElectrical nerve stimulation in the rehabilitation of arm weakness after stroke
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...
Read MoreHappy Heart Health Day!
“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...
Read MoreCan a self-ankle mobilization training program improve motor functions in patients with stroke?
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 MoreIntense exercise may improve quality of life in patients after stroke
In 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...
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