In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of electromechanical- and robot-assisted gait training (ERGT) in treating impaired gait (walking) after stroke. Researchers suggested that ERGT combined with physiotherapy improves the walking ability of these patients. Some background A stroke occurs in more than 795,000 patients in the US. It...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in treating stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that VNS is associated with a positive response in patients with more severe disease. Some background Each year, around 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke. It happens when the blood flow to the brain stops due to...
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In a nutshell This study is examining the effectiveness of a device-assisted practice of activities of daily living (ADL) to treat disability in stroke survivors. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in movement of the affected arm/hand. This study is being conducted in Illinois, US. The details A stroke happens when the blood flow to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated factors associated with disability after a minor stroke. Researchers suggested that complications after a first minor stroke are strongly associated with disability or even a second stroke. Some background A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is cut-off by a blood clot. As oxygen does not reach brain...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of a home-based device called myoelectric-computer interface (MCI), in the treatment of arm disability in patients with stroke. The main outcome will be the change in arm movement before and after the treatment. This trial will be conducted in Illinois, US. The details Stroke is a leading cause...
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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...
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In a nutshell This trial examined whether nerve stimulation combined with motor function training improved motor function in stroke patients. They found that peripheral nerve stimulation and motor function training is effective for patients with severe upper extremity motor impairment. Some background Stroke patients are...
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In a nutshell This trial examined the benefits of fluoxetine (Prozac or Fontex) in the motor recovery of patients who suffered a stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience some degree of motor deficit (loss of muscle strength or function due to nerve damage) after a stroke. Hemiplegia (paralysis of the...
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