Research across Stroke
Related studies from across the Stroke family.
HIIT and MICT improve fitness and walking after chronic stroke, but balance evidence is low
High intensity training improves walking speed after a stroke
This network meta-analysis of 33 RCTs (1,665 participants) found that HIIT and MICT significantly improve VO2peak, 6MWT, and 10MWT in chroni…
New data shows that high-intensity interval training helps people with chronic strokes improve their walking distance and heart health.
Early DAPT associated with higher excellent functional outcome in minor stroke patients with history of DM
Early dual antiplatelet therapy may help stroke patients with diabetes
This secondary analysis of 995 Chinese patients with minor stroke and intravenous thrombolysis found that early dual antiplatelet therapy (D…
New data suggests early dual antiplatelet therapy could lead to better recovery for Chinese patients with a history of diabetes after a mino…
Bridging therapy increases parenchymal hemorrhage risk by 2.36 OR in patients with BGI
Bridging therapy may increase bleeding risk for some stroke patients
This post hoc secondary analysis of an RCT involving 607 patients with large-vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke found that bridging ther…
A new analysis shows that bridging therapy with alteplase can significantly increase the risk of brain bleeding specifically for patients wi…
Immediate antihypertensive treatment for acute ischemic stroke may increase risks in specific blood pressure subgroups
Trial shows timing of blood pressure treatment affects stroke outcomes
This subgroup analysis investigated the timing of antihypertensive treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The researchers found t…
New data suggests that treating high blood pressure too early after a stroke may increase risks for some patients with moderate blood pressu…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation improves upper limb function and motion in post-stroke patients
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Shows Promise for Stroke Limb Recovery
This meta-analysis of 21 studies evaluated the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on motor outcomes in stroke patients. The …
New analysis suggests transcranial magnetic stimulation may improve arm movement and hand coordination for people recovering from a stroke.
rTMS alleviates post-stroke spasticity and improves motor function in patients with upper limb involvement
Magnetic stimulation helps manage muscle stiffness after a stroke
This meta-analysis of 13 studies (including 18 RCTs) found that rTMS significantly reduced spasticity (MD = -0.23) and improved motor functi…
A review of 18 trials shows that magnetic brain stimulation can reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement for people living with stroke r…
Stroke etiology does not modify the efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis before endovascular treatment
Adding clot-busting drugs to stroke treatment shows consistent results
This meta-analysis of 6 RCTs involving 2313 patients found that stroke etiology does not modify the overall 90-day functional outcome or saf…
New data confirms that giving clot-busting medication before a surgical procedure helps patients with large vessel strokes regardless of the…
Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces severe cerebral oedema risk in acute ischemic stroke patients
Lowering Blood Pressure Quickly After Stroke May Reduce Brain Swelling
This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial involved 1,477 patients with thrombolysed acute ischemic stroke. The study found th…
A large study found that rapidly lowering blood pressure within the first hour after a stroke may reduce the risk of severe brain swelling, …
Thrombolysis plus endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion: a trial protocol
New trial plans to test stroke treatments for basilar artery
This randomized controlled trial protocol will compare intravenous thrombolysis plus endovascular treatment versus direct endovascular treat…
A large multi-center trial in China aims to see if adding clot-busting drugs improves recovery for patients with a specific type of stroke.
Evaluating High Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post Stroke Cognitive Impairment
Magnetic brain stimulation may improve memory after a stroke
Meta-analysis results indicate that HF-rTMS significantly improves various memory functions in patients suffering from post-stroke cognitive…
A large review of data suggests that high-frequency magnetic stimulation could help improve memory for people living with post-stroke cognit…
Demographic and clinical factors associated with poststroke cognitive impairment in stroke patients
Key risk factors identified for cognitive issues after stroke
This meta-analysis examined various risk factors, including age, gender, education level, and comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes, …
New data identifies how age, gender, and underlying conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure impact brain health after a stroke.
Efficacy of Levodopa Based Therapy for Motor and Cognitive Recovery After Stroke
Levodopa does not improve movement after a stroke
A meta-analysis involving 1,257 patients found that adding levodopa to standard stroke rehabilitation yields no significant improvement in m…
A large review of stroke recovery shows that adding levodopa to rehabilitation does not improve physical movement, mood, or thinking.