STROKE, ISCHEMIC

This study tested whether an herbal medicine called MLC1501 could help people recover movement and function after a stroke. 303 stroke patients took either a high dose, low dose, or placebo pill twice daily for 24 weeks. Researchers measured improvements in movement, disability l…

This study tested whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate continuous exercise works better for improving fitness and brain blood flow in people who have had a stroke. Fifty-nine stroke survivors completed a 4-week exercise program using a seated stepper machin…

This study tested if a phone call or video chat after leaving the hospital could help people who had a stroke better understand and follow their medication plan. Researchers worked with 54 stroke patients, giving them a medication review before discharge and then following up by …

This study looked at whether patients who were hospitalized for serious heart or stroke events received the recommended cholesterol-lowering medications when they left the hospital. Researchers followed 129 patients to see if doctors prescribed drugs proven to significantly lower…

This study tested whether adding RNS60 to standard stroke treatment is safe. 83 stroke patients undergoing clot removal received either RNS60 or placebo infusion for 48 hours. Researchers monitored safety and recovery over 90 days to see if RNS60 could help reduce brain damage an…

This study tested a new blood test designed to quickly identify stroke patients who have a major blockage in a large brain artery. The goal is to help paramedics decide which hospital to take a patient to, so those who need specialized clot-removal surgery get there directly with…

This study tested whether a robotic hand device is more effective than traditional mirror therapy at helping stroke survivors regain arm and hand movement. Thirty adults who had a stroke within the past year received standard physical therapy plus either the robotic training or m…

This study tested whether an intensive treadmill training program could help people recover walking ability and balance after a recent stroke. Researchers compared a special treadmill that supports some body weight to traditional walking therapy. They also checked if the training…

This study tested if adding a video game system called SmartPose to standard physical therapy helps people recover arm and hand movement after a stroke. Researchers compared two groups of stroke patients over eight weeks: one group used the games along with therapy, while the oth…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called dual-tDCS, could improve walking, balance, and leg strength when combined with standard physical therapy for stroke survivors. It involved 34 people who had a stroke between one month and five years prio…

This study aimed to understand if the types of bacteria in a person's gut are connected to how well they recover from a stroke. Researchers collected stool samples from 120 stroke patients and tracked their recovery over 6 months. The goal was to see if certain gut bacteria patte…

This small, completed study aimed to find better ways to predict who is at risk for a type of stroke caused by blood clots from the heart, even in people without the common heart rhythm problem atrial fibrillation. Researchers used detailed heart and brain scans on a small group …

This study looked at why some people who take newer blood thinners (NOACs) for an irregular heartbeat still have strokes. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 91 Chinese patients to understand the causes, patient characteristics, and treatment outcomes. The goal was to gat…