Lancet neurology
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Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability and the demand for stroke rehabilitation services is growing. Substantial advances are yet to be made in stroke rehabilitation practice to meet this demand and improve patient outcomes relative to current care. ⋯ Strategies for improving trial quality include new approaches to the selection of patients, control interventions, and endpoint measures. Although stroke rehabilitation research strives for better trials, interventions, and outcomes, rehabilitation practices continue to help patients regain independence after stroke.