Can a year of exercise keep strokes at bay? new study follows patients for 3 more years

NCT ID NCT07242768

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Capital Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 1,300 people who had a stroke or mini-stroke and completed a 1-year exercise program. Researchers will track them for 3 more years to see if the exercise helped prevent future strokes or improve daily function. No new treatments are given—this is purely observational to understand long-term outcomes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that regular exercise has lasting benefits for stroke survivors, potentially guiding future rehabilitation guidelines.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up, not a new treatment trial. Results may show no lasting benefit, and the study cannot prove cause and effect due to lack of a control group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral artery stenosis ischemic stroke transient ischemic attack

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ISCHEMIC STROKE TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITING

Beijing, China

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