Kessler Foundation

This study tested whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to a reading therapy (PMT) could help stroke survivors with aphasia read better. Six people with chronic aphasia took part. The goal was to see if the combination improved reading accuracy more than…

This pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can safely reduce spasticity—muscle stiffness and spasms—in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Five participants received ESWT or a sham treatment, and researchers measure…

This study tested whether a single session of moderate cycling combined with virtual reality could improve processing speed in people with multiple sclerosis who have mild-to-moderate mobility disability. Twenty-three participants completed one bout of exercise while using differ…

This study tested whether methylphenidate, a drug used for ADHD, can reduce the mental exhaustion that affects up to 95% of people with multiple sclerosis. Thirty-six adults with MS took both the drug and a placebo for four weeks each, without knowing which they were getting. The…

This study looked at whether giving feedback after a delay, instead of immediately, helps people with Parkinson's disease learn better. Forty participants completed a computer task where they got either instant or 25-minute-delayed feedback. The goal was to see if delayed feedbac…

This study looked at whether a single session of moderate cycling, done in a lab, with a non-immersive virtual reality screen, or with a full immersive virtual reality headset, could improve thinking speed and multitasking in 24 adults with traumatic brain injury. Participants co…