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Filter by:This study investigates the use of motivating/rewarding features in a computer based arm rehabilitation program. Half of the subjects will take part, besides receiving standard therapy, in a computer based program delivering a game like scenario with visual effects and monetary rewards in case of successful level completion, while the other half will take part in a similar program without visual effects or the possibility to earn money.
This study designs and develops an evidence-based game approach that will enhance the investigators understanding and usability of electronic tools to measure cognitive and sensorimotor abilities in an inpatient rehabilitation stroke population.
We hypothesize that (1) the hybrid therapy will induce greater improvements on some health-related outcomes compared to other therapies; (2) such benefits will retain at 6-month follow-up; (3) better motor control and brain reorganization will be found in the hybrid therapy than the other therapies; (4) correlations will be found between brain activity and movement kinematics/health-related outcomes.
The purpose of this study is to compare the training effects of robot-assisted therapy focus on proximal part, distal part, or total segment of upper extremity, respectively.
In a double blind placebo-controlled cross-over study the effect of cilostazol on aura induction and endothelial response is tested in patient with migraine with aura.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and functional impairments and stroke risk factors (SRFs) disproportionately affect Latino populations. In the Hispanic Secondary Stroke Prevention Initiative (HISSPI) the investigators propose a study using Community Health Workers (CHW) and mobile technologies using cell phones to reduce the risk for a recurrent stroke among Latino stroke patients. The project examines the effectiveness of a combined multilevel intervention consisting of Community Health Workers (CHW) and mobile based phone technologies in lowering of systolic blood pressure (SBP) which is the most important risk factor for recurrent stroke.
A single-center registry of patients with acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and transient ischemic attack (TIA) who are emergently managed in the stroke care unit in the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC) to determine change in underlying characteristics, stroke features and severity, process for diagnosis and acute treatment, and long-term outcomes of stroke/TIA patients over the years.
BACKGROUND: Virtual gaming systems offer new possibilities for home-based exercises (HBE) in rehabilitation. Pilot studies with stroke patients indicate that the application of Nintendo Wii® (WII) is practicable and can improve balance under clinical conditions. However, larger trials are necessary to verify these positive effects after discharge from the hospital. AIM: This study aims to prepare and optimize a phase III trial which compares the effects of two HBE programs for stroke patients. METHODS: A pilot study with randomized control design and repeated measures over three-months will be conducted. Twenty elderly stroke patients will be randomly allocated to an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). All participants will receive an introduction to a HBE program by an individual mentoring over 6 weeks. During the following 6 weeks the participants perform the HBE on their own. The EG will perform a balance exercise program using the WII, the CG will perform a balance exercise program without technical support. Recruiting potential, the participants' acceptance of the intervention and economic aspects will be examined. Additionally, basic information about sensitivity of change and potential effect sizes regarding the proposed instruments to measure mobility are expected.
The objective of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic characteristics of BIII 890 after intravenous infusion in acute ischemic stroke patients.
This study evaluates the effect of electrical somatosensory stimulation (ESS) on the restoration of upper limb functioning in acute stroke patients. The effect will be measured at the end of the intervention and six months post-stroke. We expect that ESS facilitates the restoration of upper limb functioning and the brain reorganization following stroke.