Innovative Technologies in Restoring Gait and Balance Funtions in Ischemic Stroke Patients at the Inpatient Stage

In the researchers' words

The scientific hypothesis was based on data on the effectiveness of the usage of robotic mechanotherapy and virtual reality technologies. Purpose of the study is the development and scientific substantiation of the effectiveness and safety of rehabilitation programs using the technology of robotic mechanotherapy (exoskeleton) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) and virtual reality (VR) technology with biofeedback (BFB) in restoring walking and balance disorders at the stationary stage of medical rehabilitation in patients in acute and early recovery periods of ischemic stroke. The duration of the study is 2 years. The study is planned to include 120 patients. Anamnesis collection, physical and neurological examination will be carried out for all patients upon admission. Diagnostic transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroencephalography and stabilometry will also be performed upon admission and discharge. Adverse events will be assessed. On the last day of the study, the dynamics of the volume and strength of movements, functional independence and spasticity will be assessed according to the scales (MRC, NIHSS, mAS, mRS, Rivermead, Hauser walking index, Tinetti scale, SHRM, ICF, Tampa scale, EQ-5D-5L), as well as the assessment of mental and cognitive status according to HADs and MoCA. Patients will be randomly divided into 4 groups: 3 main and 1 control. All…