5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A feasibility trial involving 7 patients with chronic poststroke hemiparesis showed a 32% increase in strength during cervical epidural stimulation.

• 2

  Participants experienced a 5.6-point improvement in Fugl-Meyer Assessment scores during stimulation, with no serious adverse events reported.

• 3

  Three of the 7 participants demonstrated improved hand and finger movement during stimulation, indicating varied responses based on neurological characteristics.

• 4

  Spasticity decreased in all participants during the 4-week study, with an average improvement of 6.6 Fugl-Meyer Assessment points post-stimulation.

• 5

  The study's limitations include a small sample size and lack of a control group, emphasizing the need for further research to confirm findings.