Walking away from stroke risk: simple home program may stabilize artery plaque

NCT ID NCT04053166

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a personalized 6-month home walking program could reduce dangerous bleeding inside neck artery plaque in 56 patients who had significant blockages but were not having surgery. Participants either wore a step counter with monthly step goals or received usual care. The main goal was to see if the walking group had less plaque bleeding on MRI scans after 6 months.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Louis Pradel

    Bron, 69500, France

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