HEMIPLEGIA

This study tests whether pairing a gentle nerve stimulation (taVNS) with intensive hand therapy can help infants aged 8-24 months who have one-sided weakness (hemiplegia) use their weaker hand more. The therapy aims to boost brain circuits that control movement. Ten infants will …

This study tests a new approach for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have severe arm weakness. It combines non-invasive brain stimulation (rTMS) with a therapy that uses electrical currents to help open the hand (CCFES). The goal is to see if this combination imp…

This study tests whether applying a floss band to the shoulder can reduce pain, improve movement, and enhance sleep in people who have had a stroke and suffer from shoulder pain. About 40 participants aged 30-55, at least 6 months post-stroke, will be randomly assigned to receive…

This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to freeze specific nerves in the shoulder, to see if it relieves pain and improves movement in people with spasticity (muscle tightness) after stroke, brain injury, or multiple sclerosis. It compares the freezing…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Researchers will also look at how the brain changes with this treatment. The study involves 48 adults with l…

This study tests two different therapies—kinesio taping and PNF (a type of stretching)—to see which better helps stroke survivors regain hand function. 54 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago will receive one or both treatments three times a week for 8 weeks. Researchers wi…

This study compares two modern therapies—mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR)—to see which one better improves arm function in people who had a stroke 6 to 12 months ago. Forty-two adults aged 18 to 75 with arm weakness will be randomly assigned to one session of either therap…

This study tests three types of non-invasive brain stimulation combined with hand therapy to see which best helps stroke survivors regain hand movement. About 63 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago will participate. The goal is to improve their ability to pick up and move …

This early study tests a new exercise called CUped that uses a robotic device to help stroke survivors recover leg movement and improve walking. The goal is to see if it is safe, tolerable, and shows promise for restoring natural walking patterns. About 12 adults who have had a s…

This study tests whether combining mirror therapy with a soft robotic glove helps stroke survivors with hand weakness recover better than standard rehab. About 104 adults who had a stroke and have moderate hand impairment will be randomly assigned to different therapy groups. The…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can improve balance and leg movement in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Researchers will use MRI scans to understand how the brain changes. The study involves 56 adults with las…

This study tests an implanted stimulator to help stroke survivors walk better. It involves screening to find good candidates, then implanting the device and creating custom controllers for home use. The goal is to see if the device can improve walking speed and ease. About 6 peop…

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can improve breathing strength in people who had a stroke 1-3 years ago. Researchers will measure lung function in 50 participants before and after the treatment. The goal is to find a s…

This study reviews medical records of 34 hemiplegic patients who received botulinum toxin injections for muscle stiffness. Researchers will analyze which muscles were injected, the doses used, and how spasticity and daily function changed. The goal is to learn from past treatment…