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Sreeman Andole is a leading clinical researcher in stroke rehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand and treat upper limb impairment after stroke. His primary research focus is the comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted training versus enhanced conventional therapy for restoring arm function. Andole is best known as the chief investigator of the landmark RATULS (Robot Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke) programme, the largest multicentre randomised controlled trial of its kind. The main RATULS paper, published in 2019, has garnered nearly 500 citations, providing definitive evidence that robot-assisted training using the MIT-Manus system does not significantly improve arm function more than dose-matched enhanced upper limb therapy. This finding was a pivotal moment in the field, redirecting research priorities toward optimising the content and delivery of therapy rather than simply the technology. Beyond the clinical outcomes, Andole’s work includes rigorous economic evaluations and detailed analyses of intervention fidelity and goal achievement, ensuring that rehabilitation strategies are both effective and cost-efficient for the NHS. His contributions have set a new standard for pragmatic, high-quality stroke rehabilitation trials.
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