Intensive Exercise Program for Stroke Recovery
I-Score: Intensive Stroke Cycling for Optimal Recovery and Economic Value
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 66 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke 3 to 9 months ago and want to improve their movement. Participants will engage in a special exercise program to help recovery in their arms and legs.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had a stroke within the last 3 to 9 months.
- I can move my affected arm but need help.
- I can walk at least 20 meters with some assistance.
- I am between 18 and 85 years old.
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a heart attack or heart surgery in the past 3 months.
- I have serious heart problems like arrhythmia.
- I have had multiple strokes.
- I am currently in physical or occupational therapy.
- I have untreated deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism.
- I have unstable angina or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- I have a significant mental health issue or substance misuse.
- I have significant physical limitations like contractures.
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
Traditional rehabilitation approaches are time and personnel intensive and costly, and leave \~75% of stroke survivors with residual disability. We propose a clinical trial to determine effects of forced aerobic exercise (FE; i.e., mechanically supplemented) in facilitating upper and lower extremity motor recovery post-stroke in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, to elucidate neural and biochem…
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Eligibility Criteria
Sixty-six individuals with chronic stroke able to provide informed consent who meet the following criteria for inclusion will be recruited from the Cleveland Clinic:
1. 3-9 months following single ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed with neuroimaging (ie: first-time stroke)
2. Fugl-Meyer motor…
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