Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
Apoplexy, Cerebral Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident, Cerebrovascular Accident, Acute, Cerebrovascular Apoplexy, Cerebrovascular Stroke
Brief summary
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. It is caused by the interruption of flow of blood to the brain (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). This study will investigate the use of far infrared radiation for stroke rehabilitation.
Detailed description
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. The interruption of blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels causes brain cells (neurons) in the affected area to die. The effects of a stroke depend on where the brain was injured, as well as how much damage occurred. A stroke can impact any number of areas including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write. It is hereby postulated that irradiation using far infrared, with wavelength between 5 to 20 microns, of the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the whole body could prevent, control, manage or possibly lead to complete rehabilitation of people with stroke.
Interventions
RADIATIONFar Infrared Radiation
Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) Far Infrared radiation for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.
Sponsors
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* People with Stroke
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Management and Cure of Stroke | 2 Years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation of the following: ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write. | 2 Years |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed