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Efficacy and safety of very early mobilisation within 24 h of stroke onset (AVERT): a randomised controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2015 Source:The Lancet Background Early mobilisation after stroke is thought to contribute to the effects of stroke-unit care; however, the intervention is poorly defined and not underpinned by strong evidence. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of frequent, higher dose, very early mobilisation with usual care after stroke. Methods We did this parallel-group, single-blind, randomised controlled trial at 56 acute stroke units in five countries. Patients (aged ≥18 years) with ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, first or recurrent, who met physiological criteria were randomly as...
Source: The Lancet - April 18, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Applying Tai Chi as a rehabilitation program for stroke patients in the recovery phase: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study is an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. A total of 50 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group or a Tai Chi group. Patients in the control group will receive standard, conventional rehabilitation therapies, and a combination of Tai Chi and conventional rehabilitation programs will be applied in the Tai Chi group. The recovery of motor impairment, functional activity and balance abilities as measured with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Barthel Index and Berg Balance Scale will be assessed as primary outcome measures. The secondary outcome measures to be used are the scores...
Source: Trials - December 11, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Yong ZhangHongwei LiuLi ZhouKai ChenHe JinYihuai ZouZongheng Li Source Type: research

Integrative medicine for subacute stroke rehabilitation: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial
Introduction Many patients with stroke receive integrative medicine in China, which includes the basic treatment of Western medicine and routine rehabilitation, in conjunction with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The question of whether integrative medicine is efficacious for stroke rehabilitation is still controversial and very little research currently exists on the integrated approach for this condition. Consequently, we will conduct a multicentre, randomised, controlled, assessor-blinded clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of integrative medicine on stroke rehabilitation. Methods and analysis 360 participants...
Source: BMJ Open - December 4, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Fang, J., Chen, L., Chen, L., Wang, C., Keeler, C. L., Ma, R., Xu, S., Shen, L., Bao, Y., Ji, C. Tags: Open access, Complementary medicine Protocol Source Type: research

Acupuncture for acute stroke: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial
We report a protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled, and outcome assessor-blind trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on acute ischemic stroke. Methods: In a prospective trial involving three hospitals in the Zhejiang Province (China) 250 patients with a recent (less than 1 week previous) episode of ischemic stroke will be included. Patients will be randomized into two groups: an acupuncture group given scalp acupuncture and electroacupuncture, and a control group given no acupuncture. Eighteen treatment sessions will be performed over a three-week period. The primary outcome will be measured ...
Source: BioMed Central - June 8, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lifang ChenJianqiao FangRuijie MaRonen FroymXudong GuJianhua LiLina ChenShouyu XuConghua Ji Source Type: research

A pilot study of respiratory muscle training to improve cough effectiveness and reduce the incidence of pneumonia in acute stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study investigates a novel strategy based on an exercise intervention for cough rehabilitation.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN40298220
Source: BioMed Central - April 12, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Stefan Tino KulnikGerrard Francis RaffertySurinder S BirringJohn MoxhamLalit Kalra Source Type: research

Correspondence Surgery for cerebral haemorrhage—STICH II trial
In the STICH II trial, an absolute benefit of 3·7% in favourable outcome and 5·6% in mortality were reported for the early surgery group, but a significant difference between surgery and conservative treatment was not reached for the primary outcome. Glasgow coma scale was the only scoring clinical indicator. Other stroke scales assessing clinical severity—ie, the National Institutes of Health scale, could be considered. Neurological severity, also in a conscious patient, is an important prognostic indicator.
Source: LANCET - October 26, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Simone Vidale, Silvio Bellocchi, Angelo Taborelli Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

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