ACUTE STROKE

This study tested whether a combination of small amounts of tube feeding plus extra nutrition through an IV could reduce pneumonia in people with severe stroke. The trial enrolled 546 adults who had trouble swallowing. Researchers compared this approach to standard full tube feed…

This study tested whether giving a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug (evolocumab) within 6 hours after a stroke procedure (thrombectomy) could prevent early neurological worsening. 60 adults with large-vessel stroke were randomly assigned to receive either the drug plus standard…

This study tested whether giving the cholesterol-lowering drug evolocumab within 24 hours after clot-busting treatment (thrombolysis) can prevent early neurological decline in people with acute ischemic stroke. 132 participants were randomly assigned to receive evolocumab plus st…

This study tested a new way to position the weak arm in stroke patients to prevent shoulder pain, a common problem that can slow recovery. 76 people who had a stroke within the last 48 hours took part. The program used special supports and slings, along with training for patients…

This study tested whether a chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) exercise can improve swallowing in stroke patients with dysphagia. 112 participants did the exercise daily for two weeks alongside standard rehab. Researchers measured swallowing ability with a water test and a quali…

This pilot study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard rehabilitation helps people who recently had a stroke recover their thinking skills and ability to do daily tasks. Thirty-six adults with acute stroke and mild cognitive impairment were assigned to …

This study tested whether vibration training can help people who recently had a stroke improve leg muscle strength, daily function, and mood. 148 patients took part. The approach uses whole-body vibration to stimulate muscles, aiming to speed recovery after a stroke.

This study looked at whether listening to self-chosen Italian music during and after a stroke hospital stay can improve mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost overall well-being. 150 stroke patients were randomly assigned to either regular music listening or standard care…

This study tested whether using a video game called MindPod Dolphin is safe and practical for arm rehabilitation in people who recently had a stroke. 58 participants played the game, controlling a dolphin with their affected arm. The goal was to see if patients would stick with i…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy helps people who recently had a stroke recover arm and hand function better than therapy alone. Fifty-two adults with a first-time stroke and some remaining arm movement took part. Resear…

This study looked at two ways to improve lung function in 40 stroke patients who needed a breathing machine (ventilator). One method adjusted the ventilator's trigger sensitivity, and the other used a breathing exerciser device. The goal was to see which approach helped patients …

This study looked at 455 stroke patients to see if a continuous finger blood pressure monitor (Clearsight) or standard arm cuff measurements better predict brain bleeding after clot removal. Each patient had both methods used within 24 hours after treatment. The goal was to see w…

This study checked if a Turkish version of the Bolus Residue Scale (BRS) is a reliable way to measure swallowing problems in people who recently had a stroke. Researchers looked at video recordings of 40 patients swallowing and had experts rate the results. The goal was to make s…

This study tested a wearable sensor system (IMAS) to measure arm movement in 30 people who recently had a stroke. The goal was to see if the sensors could accurately predict how well arm function would recover. Researchers used motion data to build a model and compared it to stan…