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Filter by:In this proposal, the investigators will demonstrate the feasibility and noninferiority of telerobotic ultrasonography as compared to traditional manual acquisition in performing a limited carotid Duplex examination and in carotid plaque detection.
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.
Background: Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the western world. In chronic stroke patients, foot deformity such as pes equinovarus is among the most important underlying motor deficits, due to imbalance of muscle strength and activity around the ankle and tarsal joints. Both nationally and internationally, there is relative underuse of surgical treatment options, although in our clinical experience this often has the best outcome. In addition to positive clinical experiences with surgical interventions, we have experienced that before surgery, there is limited effect of gait training on gait capacity. However, we have experienced that after surgery, the restored normal ankle-foot position creates a new window for training opportunities to further improve gait capacity. Therefore, in this exploratory proof of principle study we aim to investigate the effect of surgical correction of post-stroke foot deformity on the (potential) improvement of gait capacity after gait training. Based on clinical experiences, we expect that after surgery, gait training results in a larger improvement in gait capacity compared to before the surgical intervention due to the increased possibilities to improve balance control. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to compare the effect of gait training on gait capacity (stepping performance, gait adaptability and dynamic balance) before and after surgical correction of post-stroke foot deformity. Study design: Exploratory proof of principle study with repeated-measures. Study population: Fifteen stroke patients with disabling foot deformity will be recruited from the Gait Expertise Center (LEC) of the Sint Maartenskliniek and Radboudumc. Intervention: All patients will receive two gait training interventions, each consisting of twelve one hour training sessions. The training sessions will be focussed on improving gait capacity. Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary outcomes will be gait adaptability as measured with the Emory Function Ambulation Profile (E-FAP), stepping performance as measured with the Timed-Up-And-Go test (TUG) and dynamic balance as measured with the Margin of Stability (MoS).
The pilot randomized controlled trial aims to assess effects of a guided online acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) intervention on distressed stroke survivors compared to the care-as-usual control group. A total of 24 stroke survivors who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited and randomized to either the intervention group or the control group. Exploratory hypotheses are that the ACT group will show improvements in mental health outcomes (e.g., depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress), and ACT processes (e.g., psychological flexibility/acceptance) at posttest and 2-month follow-up, compared to the care-as-usual control group. Also, the project will evaluate the feasibility of recruitment, adherence, and retention of participants and explore participants' experiences in the ACT intervention through semi-structured interviews at posttest.
The objectives of this pilot project are to determine whether pairing rTMS with an evidence-based PST intervention is acceptable to and feasible for individuals with executive function deficits after stroke and whether rTMS enhances executive functioning and uptake of the PST intervention to improve generalization of the PST strategy and support long-term goal attainment. To achieve the objectives, the investigators propose two specific aims: AIM 1: Establish the acceptability and feasibility of delivering up to 6 sessions of PST+ rTMS to individuals with executive function deficits ≥ 6 months post stroke. Hypothesis 1a:80% participants will complete 6 PST sessions. Hypothesis 1b: 1b: Participants who receive rTMS directly prior to the PST intervention will report higher satisfaction with the overall intervention compared to those who receive rTMS simultaneously with PST. AIM 2: Assess the initial efficacy of PST+rTMS for improving patient outcomes in individuals with stroke. Hypothesis 2a Patients will demonstrate a significant increase in executive functioning (ie. attention, immediate memory and cognitive flexibility and reasoning) as measured by the Digit Span Test and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Hypothesis 2b: Patients will achieve 80% of self-set goals. Hypothesis 2c: Patients will demonstrate a significant increase in task-oriented coping skills as measured by the Brief Cope at 1-month post intervention.
Compare the safety and efficacy of the DAISE to stent retrievers in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke
A multicenter, prospective, outcome-assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial study (MOSCASH) is designed to compare the efficiency of distal and proximal embolism protection devices during carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) procedure of patients with high-intensity signal in the plaque on the time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography(TOF-MRA) .
We will recruit men and non-pregnant women of any ethnic background between the age ≥ 18 and ≤ 90 years that have acute ischemic stroke and underwent Mechanical Thrombectomy (MT) with TICI 2b or 2b following MT. These subject's will be will be randomized to placebo vs. Tirofiban after consent is obtained. This will be administered via continuous IV starting within 60 minutes of MT procedure completion. At the end of the 24 hour continuous IV dosing period a CT angiography and CT perfusion (CTA/CTP) will be obtained. The rest of the subjects inpatient hospital stay will be done per standard of care. The subject's NIHSS and modified Rankin Score (mRS) will be assessed at 90 days.
To determine if there is any difference in the effectiveness and safety outcomes of patients with NVAF newly treated with apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban and vitamin K antagonists
There is currently no prospective study analyzing the effect of tracheostomy with bedside simultaneous gastrostomy versus tracheostomy with delayed gastrostomy placement (TSG versus TDG) on the outcomes of neurocritically-ill patients. The investigators will study TSG via concomitant PDT and PUG procedures, while TDG will occur per usual care. This study is a prospective randomized open-label blinded endpoint study to assess the effect of tracheostomy with bedside simultaneous gastrostomy (TSG) versus the usual care of tracheostomy with delayed gastrostomy (TDG) placement on outcomes of neurocritically-ill patients.