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[Evaluation of the efficiency of combined neuroprotection and high-intensity magnetotherapy in the medical rehabilitation of patients with ischemic stroke].

Butko DY, Davydov AT, Koneva ES, Lyadov KV, Okhotnikova AA, Reutsky IA, Shcheglova MA, Yakovlev EV

Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova1 Jan 2026

Summary

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Results from this study8

No result from this study comes from a test of the peptide.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone8

In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  1. 01HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In stroke patients receiving Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation, the mean NIH Stroke Scale score at discharge was 9.3±0.2.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients receiving Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation, the average stroke severity score at discharge was 9.3.

    Outcome
    Not applicableNIH Stroke Scale at discharge
    Study

    n = 34

    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    NIH Stroke Scale
    9.3 points
    Group I at discharge

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The mean score on the NIH Stroke Scale for Group I patients at discharge was 9.3±0.2 points, and the Rankin scale score was 2.1±0.2 points.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  2. 02HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In stroke patients receiving Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation, the mean Rankin scale score at discharge was 2.1±0.2.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients receiving Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation, the average Rankin disability score at discharge was 2.1.

    Outcome
    Not applicableRankin scale at discharge
    Study

    n = 34

    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Rankin scale
    2.1 points
    Group I at discharge

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The mean score on the NIH Stroke Scale for Group I patients at discharge was 9.3±0.2 points, and the Rankin scale score was 2.1±0.2 points.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  3. 03HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with ischemic stroke, lower limb spasticity fell by 27% on day 14 with Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation, versus 15% with standard therapy alone.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients, Cortexin plus Recognan and magnetic stimulation reduced spasticity more than standard therapy alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLower limb spasticity reduction at day 14 with triple regimen
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    standard therapy alone
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Lower limb spasticity reduction
    27%
    Group I (Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation), day 14
    Lower limb spasticity reduction
    15%
    Group III (standard therapy alone), day 14

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In Group I, a 27% reduction in lower limb spasticity was noted on day 14, whereas Group II exhibited a 25% reduction, with Group III demonstrating a 15% reduction.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  4. 04HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with ischemic stroke, lower limb spasticity fell by 25% on day 14 with Cortexin plus magnetic stimulation, versus 15% with standard therapy alone.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients, Cortexin plus magnetic stimulation reduced spasticity more than standard therapy alone.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLower limb spasticity reduction at day 14 with double regimen
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    standard therapy alone
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Lower limb spasticity reduction
    25%
    Group II (Cortexin and magnetic stimulation), day 14
    Lower limb spasticity reduction
    15%
    Group III (standard therapy alone), day 14

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In Group I, a 27% reduction in lower limb spasticity was noted on day 14, whereas Group II exhibited a 25% reduction, with Group III demonstrating a 15% reduction.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  5. 05HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In stroke patients, lower limb spasticity fell by 27% on day 14 with Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation, versus 25% with Cortexin and magnetic stimulation.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients, spasticity decreased more with Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation than with Cortexin and magnetic stimulation.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLower limb spasticity reduction at day 14 between active regimens
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Cortexin plus magnetic stimulation
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Lower limb spasticity reduction
    27%
    Group I (Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation), day 14
    Lower limb spasticity reduction
    25%
    Group II (Cortexin and magnetic stimulation), day 14

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In Group I, a 27% reduction in lower limb spasticity was noted on day 14, whereas Group II exhibited a 25% reduction, with Group III demonstrating a 15% reduction.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  6. 06HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In stroke patients, 52% of those receiving Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation showed increases in maximum and linear vertebral artery blood flow velocity, versus 20% with standard therapy.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients, more had faster vertebral artery blood flow with Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation (52%) than with standard therapy (20%).

    Outcome
    IncreaseIncrease in maximum and linear vertebral artery blood flow velocity with triple regimen
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    standard therapy alone
    Outcome group
    Cerebral blood flow · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Patients with increased flow velocity
    52%
    Group I (Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation)
    Patients with increased flow velocity
    20%
    Group III (standard therapy alone)

    Source sentences

    Summary
    USDG data indicated that 52% of patients in Group I showed increases in maximum and linear blood flow velocity in both the right and left vertebral arteries after treatment, compared to 41% in Group II and 20% in Group III.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  7. 07HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In stroke patients, 41% of those receiving Cortexin and magnetic stimulation showed increases in maximum and linear vertebral artery blood flow velocity, versus 20% with standard therapy.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients, more had faster vertebral artery blood flow with Cortexin and magnetic stimulation (41%) than with standard therapy (20%).

    Outcome
    IncreaseIncrease in maximum and linear vertebral artery blood flow velocity with double regimen
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    standard therapy alone
    Outcome group
    Cerebral blood flow · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Patients with increased flow velocity
    41%
    Group II (Cortexin and magnetic stimulation)
    Patients with increased flow velocity
    20%
    Group III (standard therapy alone)

    Source sentences

    Summary
    USDG data indicated that 52% of patients in Group I showed increases in maximum and linear blood flow velocity in both the right and left vertebral arteries after treatment, compared to 41% in Group II and 20% in Group III.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

  8. 08HumanNot a test of Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) aloneRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In stroke patients, 52% receiving Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation showed increases in maximum and linear vertebral artery blood flow velocity, versus 41% with Cortexin and magnetic stimulation.

    In plain wordsIn stroke patients, more had faster vertebral artery blood flow with Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation (52%) than with Cortexin and magnetic stimulation (41%).

    Outcome
    IncreaseIncrease in maximum and linear vertebral artery blood flow velocity between active regimens
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Cortexin plus magnetic stimulation
    Outcome group
    Cerebral blood flow · Nervous system and cognition

    Measurements

    Patients with increased flow velocity
    52%
    Group I (Cortexin, Recognan and magnetic stimulation)
    Patients with increased flow velocity
    41%
    Group II (Cortexin and magnetic stimulation)

    Source sentences

    Summary
    USDG data indicated that 52% of patients in Group I showed increases in maximum and linear blood flow velocity in both the right and left vertebral arteries after treatment, compared to 41% in Group II and 20% in Group III.
    5 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This clinical study was a multicenter, prospective, observational, comparative, parallel-group study conducted in both public and private clinics as well as in rehabilitation facilities in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
    Summary · context
    Participants were randomized into three groups, each receiving standard therapy comprising exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy, as per established clinical guidelines.
    Summary · context
    Group I (n=34) also received Cortexin at a dosage of 10 mg intramuscularly twice daily for 15 days, and Recognan oral solution at 1000 mg, 10 ml, once daily for 21 days, along with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Participants in Group II (n=33) received Cortexin at the same dosage and schedule, coupled with high-intensity magnetic muscle stimulation.
    Summary · context
    Group III (n=31) received no additional treatment.

    In this study, Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Cortexin (cortical polypeptide complex).

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  1. Version 2Current

    22 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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