[Near-infrared laser treatment of acute stroke: from bench to bedside].
Near-infrared laser therapy (NIRLT) as a transcranial laser therapy (TLT) is currently being investigated as a neuroreparatory and neuroprotective treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients in a pivotal phase III trial (NEST-3). In this review we cover the theoretical background, experimental studies, translational research and the clinical trial program.
Neurologische Klinik und Neurogeriatrie, Johannes Wesling Klinikum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, 32429 Minden, Deutschland. peter.schellinger@muehlenkreiskliniken.de
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D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation