Exercise may be the key to better sleep after a stroke

NCT ID NCT06847074

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a twice-weekly exercise program can improve sleep quality in people who had a stroke at least a year ago and currently have poor sleep. 62 participants aged 55 and older will take part in 60-minute classes over 6 months. The goal is to see if exercise can help them fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve overall health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Multimodal exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep and reduce health risks in stroke survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 participants. The exercise program may not improve sleep for everyone, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POOR QUALITY SLEEP STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Research Pavilion
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1L8, Canada

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