Neurology Clinical Trials with Highest PEDro Score in 2022

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Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA with standardized physiotherapy for the treatment of pediatric lower limb spasticity: a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III clinical trial

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Effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy and visual feedback balance training on lower limb post-stroke spasticity, trunk performance, and balance: a randomized controlled trial

9/10

Effects of dry needling on gait and muscle tone in Parkinson's disease: a randomized clinical trial

9/10

Effects of training with a brain-computer interface-controlled robot on rehabilitation outcome in patients with subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

9/10

Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with trunk-targeted, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial

9/10

Combined effects of cerebellar tDCS and task-oriented circuit training in people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized control trial

9/10

Photobiomodulation therapy combined with static magnetic field (PBMT-SMF) on spatiotemporal and kinematics gait parameters in post-stroke: a pilot study

9/10

Effects of dynamic sitting exercise with delayed visual feedback in the early post-stroke phase: a pilot double-blinded randomized controlled trial

9/10

Core stability exercises yield multiple benefits for patients with chronic stroke — randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

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Task-specific training for bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

8/10

Baduanjin exercise ameliorates motor function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

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Program of rehabilitative exercise and education to avert vascular events after non-disabling stroke or transient ischemic attack (PREVENT trial): a randomized controlled trial

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Effect of abdominal acupuncture combined with routine rehabilitation training on shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke: a randomized controlled trial

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Effects of a transitional home-based care program for stroke survivors in Harbin, China: a randomized controlled trial

8/10

Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on upper extremity motor function in patients with stroke [with consumer summary]

8/10

Comparing the effects of short-term Liuzijue exercise and core stability training on balance function in patients recovering from stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial

8/10

Does dual task merged in a mixed physical exercise protocol

impact the mobility under dual task conditions in mild impaired stroke survivors? A feasibility, safety, randomized, and controlled pilot trial [with consumer summary]

8/10

Effect of Pilates exercises on standing, walking, and balance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy

8/10

Improving physical activity after stroke via treadmill training (ImPAcT) and self-management: a randomised trial

8/10

Feasibility and efficacy of home-based neurofunctional exercise versus resistance exercise programs for ambulatory disability of multiple sclerosis patients with cognitive impairment [with consumer summary]

8/10

Game-based dual-task exercise program for children with cerebral palsy: blending balance, visuomotor and cognitive training: feasibility randomized control trial

8/10

Supervised, individualised exercise reduces fatigue and

improves strength and quality of life more than unsupervised home exercise in people with chronic Guillain-Barre syndrome: a randomised trial [with consumer summary]

8/10

Effect of equine-assisted activities and therapies on cardiorespiratory fitness in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

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Adjunct non-elastic hip taping improves gait stability in cane-assisted individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial

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Transcranial direct current stimulation on different targets to modulate cortical activity and dual-task walking in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a double blinded randomized controlled trial

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Effectiveness of Wii sports-based strategy training in reducing risk of falling, falls and improving quality of life in adults with

idiopathic Parkinson's disease — a randomized comparative trial

[with consumer summary]

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Home aerobic training for cerebellar degenerative diseases: a randomized controlled trial

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Effect of two different rehabilitation approaches on pulmonary functional tests, neuromuscular functions and quality of life in Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis: a randomized controlled trial study

8/10

Task-related trunk training on balance, trunk control, pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease. A randomised controlled trial

8/10

Effect of pulmonary training for community-dwelling frail older adults with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial

8/10

A randomized sham-controlled trial on the effects of dual-tDCS "during" physical therapy on lower limb performance in subacute stroke and a comparison to the previous study using a

"before" stimulation protocol

8/10

Long-term effect of additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-A on upper limb activity in chronic stroke: the InTENSE randomised trial

8/10

Effect of a structured aqua-plyometric exercise program on postural control and functional ability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: a two-arm randomized controlled trial

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Effect of progressive bridging exercise on weight-bearing during the extension phase of sit-to-stand, and on sit-to-stand ability in individuals with stroke: a randomised controlled trial [with consumer summary]

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Effects of exergaming on cognition, lower limb functional coordination, and stepping time in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

8/10

Motor function and fALFF modulation in convalescent-period ischemic stroke patients after scalp acupuncture therapy: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial

8/10

Bilateral movement-based computer games improve sensorimotor functions in subacute stroke survivors [with consumer summary]

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Virtual feedback for arm motor function rehabilitation after stroke: a randomized controlled trial

8/10

Effects of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength, trunk control, balance and functional capacity in stroke patients: a single-blinded randomized controlled study

7/10

The effects of virtual reality on upper extremity in patients with obstetric brachial plexus injury

7/10

Early physical rehabilitation therapy between 24 and 48 h following acute ischemic stroke onset: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

7/10

Adherence to home exercises and rehabilitation (ADHERE) after stroke in low-to-middle-income countries: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Effectiveness of a multi-modal exercise program incorporating plyometric and balance training in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a three-armed randomized clinical trial

7/10

Occupational therapy with or without combined acupuncture on upper limb pain and hand functions in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a three-arm randomized, placebo-controlled trial

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Accommodating variable-resistance exercise enhance weight-bearing/gait symmetry and balance capability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: a parallel-group, single-blinded randomized clinical trial [with consumer summary]

7/10

Aerobic exercise alters brain function and structure in Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

The effects of spinal stabilization exercises in patients with myasthenia gravis: a randomized crossover study [with consumer summary]

7/10

Effects of the robot-assisted gait training device plus physiotherapy in improving ambulatory functions in subacute stroke patients with hemiplegia: an assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

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Effects of balance exercise assist robot training for patients with hemiparetic stroke: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Reward during arm training improves impairment and activity after stroke: a randomized controlled trial

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Comparing the effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy and bimanual training in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy mainstreamed in regular school: a randomized controlled study

7/10

An 8-week neuromuscular training program after concussion reduces 1-year subsequent injury risk: a randomized clinical trial

7/10

Tai Chi for dynamic balance training among individuals with cerebellar ataxia: an assessor-blinded randomized-controlled trial

7/10

Cervicovestibular rehabilitation in adults with mild traumatic brain injury: a randomised clinical trial

7/10

Effects of neurodynamic interventions on pain sensitivity and function in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized clinical trial [with consumer summary]

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Combining a supervised and home-based task-oriented circuit training improves walking endurance in patients with multiple sclerosis. The MS_TOCT randomized-controlled trial

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Comparison of training effects between underwater treadmill gait training and overground gait training on the walking ability and respiratory function in patients with chronic severe hemiplegic stroke: a randomized, controlled, preliminary trial

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How does treadmill training contribute to botulinum toxin application plus routine physical therapy in ambulatory children with spastic bilateral cerebral palsy? A randomized controlled trial

7/10

Effect of core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional therapy in improving trunk mobility, function, ambulation and quality of life in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on spastic equinus foot in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

7/10

A randomized controlled trial of motor imagery combined with virtual reality techniques in patients with Parkinson's disease

7/10

Optimal frequency of whole body vibration training for improving balance and physical performance in the older people with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

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Tailored sitting Tai Chi program for subacute stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial

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The effects of concurrent M1 anodal tDCS and physical therapy interventions on function of ankle muscles in patients with stroke: a randomized, double-blinded sham-controlled trial study

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Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on recovery in lower limb muscle strength and gait function following spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Effects of two exercise regimes on patients with chiari malformation type 1: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Effectiveness and feasibility of the workout on wheels internet intervention (WOWii) for individuals with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Effects of the home-based exercise program with an augmented reality system on balance in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

7/10

Motivational interviewing in a nurse-led outpatient clinic to support lifestyle behaviour change after admission to a stroke unit: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]

7/10

Combined effects of virtual reality techniques and motor imagery on balance, motor function and activities of daily living in patients with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Influence of core-stability exercises guided by a telerehabilitation app on trunk performance, balance and gait performance in chronic stroke survivors: a preliminary randomized controlled trial

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Non-invasive brain stimulation can reduce unilateral spatial neglect after stroke: ELETRON trial

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Fast-velocity resistance training improves force development and mobility in multiple sclerosis

7/10

Effects of a virtual reality-based mirror therapy program on improving sensorimotor function of hands in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Benefits of task-specific movement program on en bloc turning in Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial

7/10

Comparative effectiveness of 4 exercise interventions followed by 2 years of exercise maintenance in multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial

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