Light therapy and blood-flow restriction for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining light therapy with blood-flow restriction exercise (a technique that limits blood flow during gentle movement) helps improve arm strength and reduce muscle stiffness in people recovering from stroke. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 70 years old
- You had a stroke (either bleeding or blocked blood vessel type) at least 1 month ago
- Your affected arm has mild to moderate muscle stiffness and weakness that doctors can measure
- Your basic daily functioning score is at least 20 on the Barthel scale (you can do some activities independently)
- You do not have a history of mental illness, cognitive problems, or previous transient ischemic attacks
- You do not have uncontrolled high blood pressure (above 160/100), diabetes with nerve damage, or serious heart conditions
Quick eligibility check
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