Data Sheet 1_Robot-assisted gait training yields superior functional gains in non-ambulatory subacute stroke patients.pdf

Interaction effects were assessed using logistic regression for FAC; continuous outcomes were compared within subgroups using Mann–Whitney tests. No correction happened for multiple comparisons.</p>Results<p>The largest differential effect of RAGT was observed in patients with low baseline ambulatory capacity (FAC 0–1): 90.0% of RAGT patients versus 45.5% in the conventional group achieved ≥2-point FAC improvement at 3 months (p = 0.039, n = 15).

BBS gains were higher in this subgroup (median 27 vs. 12 points; p = 0.031), although this may partly reflect lower baseline values and greater recovery potential. Greater TUG improvement was observed in patients with anterior circulation stroke (p = 0.041). No subgroup showed a reversal of treatment effect.</p>Conclusion<p>RAGT may confer greater benefit in patients with severe initial gait impairment.

These exploratory findings support targeted evaluation in larger trials.</p>