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Any platelet function tests have not been widely used in the clinical practice of acute cerebrovascular disease because of the concerns in repeatability, economic performance, and simplicity. Soluble C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (sCLEC-2) is a new marker for platelet activation, which can be easily measured by usual blood collection in routine clinical practice. We planned the sCLEC-2 in Stroke (CLECSTRO), which is a prospective cohort study in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA). We planned the sCLEC-2 in Stroke (CLECSTRO), which is a prospective cohort study in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical utility of sCLEC-2 as a biomarker for pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, prediction of prognosis, and monitoring of antiplatelet therapy in patients with AIS and TIA. Subjects are patients with AIS or TIA and control patients required for differentiation from AIS or TIA. The target population is 600 including the patients and the controls. The outcomes include difference in plasma sCLEC-2 level between patients with AIS or TIA and patient controls, correlation between sCLEC-2 after antithrombotic therapy and recurrence or worsening of stroke, difference in sCLEC-2/D-dimer ratio between non-cardioembolic and cardioembolic AIS or TIA, and correlation between baseline sCLEC-2 and outcome (modified Rankin scale score) after 3 months. sCLEC-2 could be a widely useful biomarker to contribute to the progress of precision medicine in clinical practice of AIS and TIA.
A stroke is a vascular condition that can suddenly cause the loss of neurological functions. The disability derived from a stroke can imply reduced communication and limited activities of daily living in the long term. Thus, specifically walking rehabilitation is crucial in order to restore the lower limbs' function and to re-establish the social participation of patients. Robotics has been demonstrated in being a suitable and effective tool in order to assist and treat post-stroke patients, thanks to its capability to deliver intensive and task-oriented training. Specifically, the exosuits, are a sub-group of robotics devices designed in lighter materials that assist the patients by actively moving the hip, knee or ankle. Given this framework, the aim of this work is to conduct a pilot study on the usability and perceived effectiveness of a lower-limb exosuit, the Myosuit device, on post-stroke patients. The secondary aims of the study concern the evaluation of the functional performances of the patients both with and without the device and before and after the treatment.
As a major breakthrough of acute stroke treatment over the past decade, endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) drastically improved neurological recovery and survival in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) ischemic strokes in major clinical trials. Nevertheless, much remained uncertain about the implementation of scientific evidence of EVT into real-world benefits. For instance, healthcare policies that influence critical time-matrices, endovascular thrombectomy techniques that may enhance success rate or prevent complications, or advanced imaging techniques that allow precise prognosis or expansion of treatment populations, should be evaluated. On the other hand, capturing LVO patients who were not able to undergo EVT may reveal the gap between clinical trials and real-world practice in the Asia-Pacific. In this multicenter prospective collaboration across the Asian-Pacific, the investigators aim to evaluate the determinants of effective EVT in the real-world setting.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the therapeutic effect of theta burst stimulation (TBS), which is one of stimulus pattern of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, in patients with post stroke cognition impairment (PSCI). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. To explore the therapeutic effect of TBS to patients with PSCI. 2. To compare effect of TBS with different dose. 3. To explore the mechanism of TBS by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Participants will be asked to do: 1. Treated with TBS and cognitive training for 3 weeks (15 days). 2. Assessed with several scales, including Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-revised in China (WAIS-RC), Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) before and after treatment. 3. Perform the resting fMRI, electroencephalogram (EEG) and event related potential before and after treatment. Researchers will compare high-dose group, low-dose group and sham group to see if TBS play a role in PSCI and if the effect of high dose TBS was stronger than low dose.
A feasibility study to evaluate the initial safety and performance of the RapidPulseTM Aspiration System in the treatment of patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) due to Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) in the intracranial ICA, M1, M2, basilar or vertebral arteries.
Stroke is described as rapidly developing clinical findings of localized or generalized impairment to cerebral function, with symptoms lasting 24 hours or longer, or leading to death, with no evident cause other than a vascular origin. Stroke is a prevalent and debilitating illness that affects people all around the world. Stroke is the second or third largest cause of mortality in adults, as well as one of the primary causes of adult disability. Because the majority of stroke patients survive the initial illness, the long-term impacts on patients and their families have the greatest influence on health. Kinesiotaping is a revolutionary rehabilitation procedure. It's most typically used to treat sports injuries, however, it is progressively becoming effective in overcoming other abnormalities. Kinesio Tex tape brand is a flexible, thin, porous cotton fabric with an adhesive backing manufactured by Dr. Kenzo Kase. It provides cutaneous stimulation which facilitates or limit movement, aids in the reduction of edema, reduces pain and correct joint positions for easing muscle spasms.
Hand motor function is often severely affected in stroke patients and its recovery is one primary goal in stroke rehabilitative treatment programs. Recently, theta-gamma transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) has been shown to enhance motor skill acquisition in healthy individuals. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of theta-gamma tACS on motor skill acquisition in chronic stroke patients.
The objective of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the outcomes and clinical benefits provided by this brace to adult patients with upper limb impairment or paralysis due to brachial plexus, stroke (CVA), spinal cord injury, or other neurological disease or injury.
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Timing Carotid Stent for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in patients.