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PESTO Trial Results (Etanercept After Stroke) | Interview with Professor Vincent Thijs
PESTO Trial Results (Etanercept After Stroke) | Interview with Professor Vincent Thijs
PESTO Trial Results (Etanercept After Stroke) | Interview with Professor Vincent Thijs
Monday 22nd December 2025
Explore PESTO trial results on etanercept for stroke recovery with Professor Vincent Thijs. Discover what this means for stroke survivors.
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Episode Overview
- The PESTO trial investigated the effectiveness of etanercept for stroke recovery.
- No significant improvement was found compared to a placebo.
- Understanding clinical trials helps in making informed treatment decisions.
- The placebo effect plays a crucial role in interpreting trial results.
- Future research may need to focus on specific symptoms or alternative methods.
"We wanted to answer the question, is current clinical practice beneficial?"
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Recovery After Stroke takes you on a journey through the PESTO trial results, where Professor Vincent Thijs shares his insights on the much-debated perispinal etanercept treatment for stroke survivors. If you've ever been lost in the maze of online chatter about this treatment, you're not alone.
The episode aims to cut through the noise, providing a clear and unbiased look at what the trial set out to achieve and what the results actually mean. Professor Thijs explains the trial's design, which sought to determine if etanercept could genuinely improve the quality of life for stroke survivors with moderate to severe disabilities. Despite high hopes, the trial revealed no significant improvement compared to a placebo.
This finding challenges the prevailing hype around etanercept, leaving many to question its efficacy. The conversation also touches on the complexities of clinical trials and the placebo effect, with some participants experiencing unexpected improvements. The episode doesn't shy away from the tough questions, including whether future research should focus on different methods or target specific symptoms like pain. For those grappling with decisions about stroke recovery treatments, this episode offers a wealth of information to help make informed choices.
It's a reminder that while science may not always provide the answers we hope for, it can guide us toward asking better questions. So, what drives someone to seek out experimental treatments? How do we balance hope with evidence? This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the challenging path of stroke recovery.