Divergent Effects of Repetitive Peripheral Stimulation in Subacute and Chronic Stroke: Results From the RESTORES Proof-of-Principle Randomized Trial

Adriana B. Conforto, Raymundo M. de Azevedo Neto, Benjamim Handfas, Victoria Teixeira, Julia Zaiden, Isadora O. Santos, Tiago Gava, Kathlein Pouza, Suzana B. Reis, Gisele S. Silva, Edson Amaro, Suzete N. F, da Guarda

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair: An International Journal of Translational Science for Researchers and Clinicians

Published online on March 30, 2026

Abstract

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundRepetitive peripheral sensory stimulation (RPSS) delivered above the sensory threshold (RPSSSUPRA) enhances motor performance and learning in the chronic phase after stroke. Here, we compared the effects of RPSSSUPRAand RPSS delivered at ...