Clinical Research Directory

PoRI Clinical Trial

This randomized clinical trial compares the Portable Rehabilitation Interface (PoRI) device for rehabilitation of hand motor function in post-stroke patients with conventional hand therapy.

Therapeutic Music Listening in Post Stroke Patients.

Numerous studies have highlighted how individualized music listening favors motor, cognitive, and emotional recovery in post-stroke patients, stimulating neuroplasticity and cerebral connectivity. However, gaps persist regarding the standardization of protocols and the neural mechanisms involved. This study aims to bridge these gaps with a rigorous scientific approach, integrating clinical assessments and neuroimaging. This is a multicenter randomized controlled single-blind trial. Subjects will be allocated into 2 groups: an experimental group subjected to a 4-week intervention of daily Therapeutic Music Listening sessions (Raglio, 2023) in addition to conventional therapeutic interventions (standard care), and a control group subjected solely to conventional therapeutic interventions (standard care). A follow-up is scheduled for one month after the conclusion of treatment. The study duration is 24 months and the screening phase will be continuous until the conclusion of planned recruitment. Primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Therapeutic Music Listening (TML) on anxiety in post-stroke patients. Secondary objective of the study is to investigate other possible effects on depression, quality of life, cognitive aspects (specifically attention and memory), and on connectivity via functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). Primary endpoint is the reduction of anxiety. Secondary endpoint is the improvement in depression, quality of life, cognitive functions, and cerebral connectivity parameters.

Perception of Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies Among Post-Stroke Patients and Rehabilitation Staff

This observational study aims to assess the perception of advanced rehabilitation technologies among three key groups involved in stroke recovery: post-stroke patients, physicians specialized in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, and allied health professionals. The study is conducted at HCL - Renée Sabran Hospital , specifically within the Kermes 2 department. Participants are selected using a non-probability sampling method, based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data will be collected using a structured, author-developed questionnaire designed to evaluate attitudes, perceived usefulness, ease of use, and intention to adopt technologies such as exoskeletons, social robots, wearable interactive devices, and biofeedback systems. The questionnaire is applied at a single time point after obtaining informed consent. This research responds to the growing integration of technology in neurorehabilitation and seeks to identify potential barriers or facilitators to its adoption in clinical practice. The hypothesis is that there is a significant difference in perception and acceptance of advanced rehabilitation technologies between the three groups, influenced by their respective roles, experience, and level of exposure to such technologies.

Combined Effects Of Sensory Integration And Vestibular Exercises On Post-Stroke Patients

The aim of this study is to determine the combined effects of sensory integration and vestibular exercise on dizziness, fall risk and quality of life.