Shock and shake: new combo therapy aims to rebuild muscle after brain bleed
NCT ID NCT03201094
First seen May 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving patients electrical muscle stimulation and high-protein shakes soon after a type of stroke (aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage) can prevent muscle loss and improve recovery. Thirty adults will receive the combo therapy or standard care. The main goal is to see if muscle thickness changes, measured by ultrasound.
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University of Maryland Medical Center
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and high-protein whey shakes
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, early intervention to reduce muscle wasting and improve recovery after a severe brain bleed.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are supportive and not expected to change the brain injury itself.
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