Weight Loss and Exercise Program for Stroke Survivors
EMPOWER: Effects of Weight Loss and Exercise Post-stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 35 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 130 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and are overweight. Participants will engage in different weight loss approaches to see how they affect physical and mental well-being.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 35 and 85 years old.
- I had a stroke at least 6 months ago.
- I have difficulty moving my lower body.
- I can walk without help at a speed of 0.2-0.8 m/s.
- I have a body mass index (BMI) over 25.
- I can give my informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I could not walk at least 150 feet before my stroke.
- I have heart problems like heart failure or severe arrhythmias.
- I have chronic lung disease or need oxygen.
- I have a history of other neurological disorders.
- I have major vision problems or am legally blind.
- I have a severe mental health disorder.
- I expect to live less than a year.
- I have uncontrolled diabetes or severe high blood pressure.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults is \~40% and is projected to climb. It is well documented that obesity is associated with increased levels of disability as well as risk for numerous adverse health-related outcomes; including occurrence of stroke and all-cause mortality. Obesity is highly prevalent in stroke survivors (\~30-45% of stroke survivors have BMI\>30) and is associated with re…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. age 35-85
2. stroke at least 6-months prior
3. residual paresis in the lower extremity (Fugl-Meyer LE motor score \<34)
4. ability to walk without assistance and without an AFO during testing and training at speeds ranging from 0.2-0.8 m/s
5. body mass index (BMI) greater tha…
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