Weight Loss and Exercise for Stroke Recovery
Weight Loss and ExeRcise for Post-stroke Veterans
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 99 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for veterans who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and want to improve their health through weight loss and exercise. Participants will take part in a 15-week lifestyle management program.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with a stroke at least 6 months ago.
- My BMI is over 30.
- I have some weakness in my legs.
- I can follow instructions and communicate about my condition.
- I can provide informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot walk at least 150 feet.
- I have unstable heart conditions.
- I have dementia.
- My life expectancy is less than 1 year.
- I had a blood clot or lung embolism in the last 6 months.
- I have uncontrolled diabetes.
- I have severe high blood pressure.
- I am currently in a rehabilitation trial.
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
Weight loss interventions for neurologically health individuals have established benefits for improving physical and psychosocial function. The investigators believe that Veterans who have had a stroke would realize similar benefits and that the effects would be enhanced with concurrent exercise training. The investigators will study the effects of a 15-week lifestyle management program to determi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* A diagnosis of stroke at least 6 months prior
* BMI \> 30 kg/m2
* Residual paresis in the lower extremity (Fugl-Meyer LE motor score \<34)
* Ability to follow instructions, complete training and testing and to communicate exertion, pain and distress
* Provision of informed con…
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