Recovery Prediction of Motor Function Using Neuroimaging Techniques in Subacute Stroke Patients

Functional MRI and DTI Study for Brain Network Analysis and Recovery Prediction in Subacute Stroke Patients

Prediction of recovery from stroke can assist in the planning of impairment-focused rehabilitation. To achieve better prediction for clinical purposes, this study investigated a new prediction model with low inter-individual variability and high accuracy using neuroimaging techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• First-ever stroke patients
• Unilateral stroke
• Subacute stage (less than 4 weeks)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major active neurological disease or psychiatric disease
• A history of seizure
• Metallic implants in their brain