Treadmill Exercise Prescriptions to Improve Fitness Versus Ambulatory Function After Stroke.
StrokeIndividuals disabled by stroke are at risk of losing cardiovascular fitness and muscle due to disease. This worsens disability and can increase the risk of having another stroke or a heart attack. We would like to find out if and how different types of regular exercise (intense walking, long walking) can increase fitness, balance and improve walking function and activities of daily living in individuals who have suffered a stroke.
Efficacy and Safety of Continuous Intravenous Versus Usual Subcutaneous Insulin in Acute Ischemic...
Acute StrokeAcute Cerebral IschemiaHyperglycaemia is a frequent finding in acute ischemic stroke and associated with poor outcome. But the modalities of glucose lowering are still debated. This study will test the efficacy and safety of continuous intravenous insulin protocol versus usual subcutaneous insulin in acute ischemic stroke.
Study of GSK1358820 In Patients With Post-Stroke Lower Limb Spasticity
Post-Stroke SpasticityCerebrovascular AccidentThis is a study to confirm the superior efficacy of GSK1358820 over placebo in patients with equinus deformity associated with post-stroke lower limb spasticity using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) ankle score.
Virtual Reality Training Program for Ambulatory Patients With Chronic Gait Deficits After Stroke...
StrokeThe purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a virtual reality program for ambulatory patients with mild-to-moderate chronic gait deficits after stroke.
Gait Trainer vs Traditional Physiotherapy in Acute Stroke
Patients With Acute StrokeThis is a trial aiming to evaluate the difference of effectiveness between two therapy methods in patients with acute stroke. The other aim is to use Navigated Brain Stimulation (NBS)to analyze changes in brain networks during the recovery and as the consequence of rehabilitation. The groups are: body-weight supported gate trainer rehabilitation gait-oriented traditional physiotherapy Patients in physiotherapy group will have 75 min physiotherapy daily every workday. This includes 20 minutes walking exercises in the traditional group while 20 minutes of gait trainer therapy in the gait trainer group. The evaluation of effectiveness of therapy in each group is made after three weeks' therapy and at six months. The goal is to have 40 patients until the end of June 2006.
Home-based Telehealth Stroke Care: A Randomized Trial for Veterans
Cerebrovascular AccidentThe purpose of the proposed study is to examine a Tele-rehabilitation (TR) intervention that uses tele-health technology to improve outcomes of stroke patients after discharge to home. The primary aim is to determine the effect of TR on physical function, and secondarily to determine the effect on disability, falls-related self-efficacy, and patient satisfaction.
Constraint-Induced Therapy Modified for Rehabilitating Arm Function in Stroke Survivors w/Plegic...
Chronic Stroke Survivors With Plegic HandThe purpose of this study is to compare modified CI therapy for strokes survivors with very limited function to an alternative package of conventional physical rehabilitation techniques
Investigation of Acceptable Dose of Mobilisation and Tactile Stimulation to Enhance Upper Limb Recovery...
StrokeThe purpose of this study is to find which of three doses of mobilisation and tactile stimulation therapy, when given in addition to conventional UK physical therapy, has the most beneficial effect on enhancing motor recovery of the upper limb early after stroke.
Beta-hCG + Erythropoietin in Acute Stroke
Acute StrokeThe purpose of this study is to assess the safety of Beta-hCG + Erythropoietin in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the Penumbra System
StrokeThis clinical evaluation is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center trial. The purpose of this clinical evaluation is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Penumbra System in the revascularization of patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial, large vessel, occlusive disease.