HEMIPLEGIA

This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation (taVNS) combined with intensive hand therapy can improve arm and hand function in infants (8-24 months old) who have one-sided weakness due to a brain injury. Researchers will also use a single pulse of brain stimulation to see …

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 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 looks at whether applying a floss band to the shoulder can help stroke patients who have hemiplegia (weakness on one side) and shoulder pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, movement, daily function, and sleep quality. About 40 adults aged 30–55 who are at le…

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 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 study tests if a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation method called iTBS can improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Researchers will enroll 48 adults with lasting weakness on one side. Participants will receive iTBS alongside reh…

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

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 tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to freeze specific nerves in the shoulder, to see if it can reduce pain and improve movement in people with spasticity (muscle tightness) after a stroke, brain injury, or other conditions. Half of the 50 particip…

This study compares two modern therapies—mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR)—to see which one better improves arm function in people who have weakness on one side after a stroke. About 42 adults, aged 18 to 75, who had a stroke 6 to 12 months ago will be randomly assigned to …

This study looks back at the medical records of 34 people with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side) who received botulinum toxin injections between 2017 and 2020. The goal is to understand which muscles were injected and what doses worked best to reduce muscle stiffness and improve…