CanStroke Recovery Trials

Understanding how timing affects responses to treatments post-stroke is key for achieving optimal outcomes. This meta-analysis found improvements in arm function were greater after interventions in the acute/subacute phases, compared to the chronic phase. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year on behalf of CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform. 🎄 Thank you for your dedication to advancing stroke research and care. Stay tuned for exciting updates and the launch of new studies in 2026. ✨

🏆 Call for Nominations for the 2026 Dale Corbett Translational Award! This award celebrates Dr. Corbett’s lifelong commitment to advancing stroke recovery science and mentoring future leaders in the field. 📍Canadian Stroke Congress, May 24–25, 2026 in Banff, Alberta

If you know someone deserving of this important recognition, please consider nominating them. ⬇️ canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…

Celebrating CanStroke Researchers with Editors Choice publications in the Journal of Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair! 🚨 📈 🔗journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15… 🔗journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15… 🔗#bibr32-15459683251351883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15…

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Excellence in Clinical Trials Research Award - launched to recognize the outstanding impact of CanStroke team members and their commitment to improving trial performance, participant engagement, leadership, and collaboration. 👏🎊

#StrokeRehabilitation #StrokeResearch #AerobicExercise

Aerobic minutes and step number remain low in inpatient stroke rehabilitation - results from the usual care arm of the Walk ‘n Watch implementation trial conducted on the CanStroke Platform 🏥🧠 journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

New CanStroke Publication highlights key differences in the demographics of stroke rehabilitation clinical trial participants and the Canadian Inpatient Rehabilitation Population.🔎🏥 Check it out in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: 🔗sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

An exciting new publication from the CanStroke team looking at safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch exercise protocol - implemented across Canada at 12 study sites recruiting over 300 participants! 🧠🚶 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Going away this summer? You can still participate in a clinical trial. ✈️ Thanks to telehealth, local labs, and hybrid study models, research is more flexible than ever. Ask your coordinator how travel fits in, and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a breakthrough.

📰 Media Highlight - Check out two recent articles highlighting Patient Partner Jennifer Monaghan. Learn about her incredible story and dedication to advancing stroke recovery research. ⏬ Kelowna Capital News: kelownacapnews.com/local-news/kel… Castanet: castanet.net/news/Kelowna/5…

As part of the annual SPiN Workshop, we were thrilled to host 55 trainees in Montreal. 🧠🔬 Trainees toured cutting-edge research labs and learned about ongoing work in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation at @UMontreal and the rehab institutes. #StrokePrograminNeurorecovery

We're grateful to @ACTAEC for supporting the Knowledge Mobilization of the Walk 'N Watch Protocol through the most recent RFA competition!💥🧠 #StrokeRecovery #CanStroke #KnowledgeMobilization

Check out this CASTANET Kelowna Article with Patient Partner Jennifer Monaghan discussing our ongoing study TRAIL (TeleRehabilitation with Aims to Improve Lower Extremity Recovery Post-Stroke) ⬇️🌟 castanet.net/news/Kelowna/5…

Wrapping up an inspiring two days in Montreal! 🇨🇦 The CanStroke Recovery Trials community came together for a vibrant Scientific Meeting. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and helped make this gathering a success. 💡🧠 #StrokeRecovery #CanStroke

🧠June is #StrokeAwarenessMonth! Know the signs. Act FAST. Time is brain. 🚨 Face drooping 🚨 Arm weakness 🚨 Speech difficulty 📞 Time to call 911 #StrokeAwareness #ActFAST #StrokeRecovery

@BrainCanada @RedIronLabs

Dr. Sean Dukelow hosted Destination Canada and Tourism Calgary for a tour of the NeuroRecoVR Treadmill at Foothills Medical Centre and an overview of the ongoing trials with the CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform #StrokeRecovery @RobotLabUC @TourismCalgary

Check out this new Op-Ed from PJ Devereaux, Maura Campbell, and David Conen! It recommends supporting Canadian biotechnology, and the impact that local innovations will have on the Canadian clinical trials landscape. Read the article here: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/the-tim…