Could simply raising your legs improve stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07483580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether raising the legs (elevated leg positioning) is safe and practical for people who have had a moderate ischemic stroke. Fifty adults with moderate stroke symptoms were enrolled within 24 hours of symptom onset. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could improve blood flow to the brain and gather information for a larger future trial.
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Locations
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Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
Manila, NCR, 1003, Philippines